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shawl Synonyms

Another word for shawl

Choosing another word for shawl depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A simple piece of fabric, typically worn by women over the shoulders or head, or wrapped around a baby, used for warmth or decoration.

Usage Example

"She wrapped a thick woolen wrap tightly around her shoulders to ward off the evening chill."

Strongest
wrap
Strong
stole
pashmina
scarf
mantle
serape
Weak
mantilla
fichu

• verb (Context 2)

To wrap or cover (someone or something) with a shawl.

Usage Example

"The mother gently shawled her sleeping infant before carrying him out into the cold night."

Strongest
wrap
Strong
drape
cloak
mantle
swaddle
enfold

Opposites of shawl

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

unwrap
uncover
See all opposites of shawl

• Nearby Words

shaver
shaving
shawarma
shawl
shawled
shazam
she

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