worsted (36 synonym found)

Worsted has 36 synonyms. The top synonyms for worsted are overturned, licked, overmastered, routed, bested, trounced, fallen, lambasted and 28 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for worsted?

A common synonym for worsted is overturned. Other synonyms include licked, overmastered, routed, bested.

How many synonyms does worsted have?

Worsted has 36 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does worsted mean?

(n): wool yarn made from long strands of wool, creating fine, smooth fabric; the fabric made from worsted wool Example: "1902 He had tied a bit of white worsted round his neck -- Why?

Definition of worsted:

(n) : wool yarn made from long strands of wool, creating fine, smooth fabric; the fabric made from worsted wool
"1902 He had tied a bit of white worsted round his neck -- Why? Where did he get it? Was it a badge -- an ornament -- a charm -- a propitiatory act? Was there any idea at all connected with it? Joseph Conrad,"
(adj) : pertaining to worsted yarn and the fabric made from it; Defeated, overcome
"1869 Jo carried her love of liberty and hate of conventionalities to such an unlimited extent that she naturally found herself worsted in an argument. -- Louisa May Alcott,"
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Definition of worsted:

(n) : wool yarn made from long strands of wool, creating fine, smooth fabric; the fabric made from worsted wool
"1902 He had tied a bit of white worsted round his neck -- Why? Where did he get it? Was it a badge -- an ornament -- a charm -- a propitiatory act? Was there any idea at all connected with it? Joseph Conrad,"
(adj) : pertaining to worsted yarn and the fabric made from it; Defeated, overcome
"1869 Jo carried her love of liberty and hate of conventionalities to such an unlimited extent that she naturally found herself worsted in an argument. -- Louisa May Alcott,"
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