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mermaid Synonyms

Another word for mermaid

Choosing another word for mermaid depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A legendary aquatic creature depicted with the head and upper body of a human female and the tail of a fish.

Usage Example

"The sailors shared tales of a beautiful sea-maid who would sit on the ocean rocks and sing to passing ships."

Strongest
sea-maid
mermaiden
Strong
siren
sea nymph
water nymph
Weak
undine
nixie
naiad

• noun (Context 2)

A woman who is a skilled swimmer, especially one who performs in aquatic shows or synchronized swimming.

Usage Example

"After winning three gold medals, the local press affectionately dubbed her the city's reigning naiad."

Strong
naiad
water nymph
water baby
swimmer

Opposites of mermaid

The opposite of mermaid shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

merman
See all opposites of mermaid

• Nearby Words

meritocratic
meritorious
merlin
mermaid
merman
merperson
merrily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mermaid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mermaid
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