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stiletto Synonyms
Another word for stiletto
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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
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of stiletto varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
flat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stiletto. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stiletto