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Synonyms for

Anal

/ ˈeɪnʌl / Another word for anal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

oral analretentive

Synonyms by register

Formal

detailed specific particular minute exact

Informal

nitpicky picky fussing finicky pedantic

Literary

scrupulous meticulous painstaking

Antonyms

general broad comprehensive holistic overall global universal

Common collocations

  • anal retentive
  • anal stage
  • anal fixation
  • anal personality
  • anal sex
  • anal fissure
  • anal warts
  • anal canal

Word family

noun analness
adjective anal

Usage note

The term 'anal retentive' is a psychological concept from Freudian theory, referring to a personality type. It is often used informally to describe someone overly meticulous or orderly. Be mindful of the potentially offensive connotations of 'anal' in other contexts.

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