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stiletto Synonyms

Another word for stiletto

Choosing another word for stiletto depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tall, slender heel on a woman's shoe, or a shoe featuring such a heel.

Usage Example

"She paired her elegant evening gown with a pair of black stilettos for the formal gala."

Strong
spike
Weak
pump

• noun (Context 2)

A short dagger with a narrow, tapering blade intended primarily for thrusting.

Usage Example

"The historical exhibit featured a highly ornate, sixteenth-century Italian dagger used for self-defense."

Strongest
dagger
Strong
poniard
dirk
Weak
knife

• noun (Context 3)

A small pointed tool used for piercing holes in leather or needlework.

Usage Example

"The artisan carefully used a awl to puncture the thick leather before stitching it together."

Strong
awl
bodkin
Weak
piercer

Opposites of stiletto

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

flat
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• Nearby Words

stigmatization
stigmatize
stile
stiletto
still
stillbirth
stillborn

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stiletto. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stiletto
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