Synonyms for

Antony

Verb / ˈæntʌni: / Another word for antony — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Antony is a name that means 'priceless', 'highly praiseworthy', or 'flower'.

Synonyms & similar words

antony anthony markantony marcusantonius antonius markanthony Anthony Anton Tony Antoine Antonin Antonius Antonino Antonello Antonietta Antonella Antonella Antonia Antonella Antonella Antonietta Antoinette Antonella Antonina Antonella Antonella

Synonyms by register

Formal

associate colleague partner confederate

Informal

buddy pal mate chum sidekick

Literary

fellow comrade compatriot

Antonyms

friend ally confederate associate partner colleague accomplice

Common collocations

  • close antony
  • trusted antony
  • loyal antony
  • former antony
  • political antony
  • business antony
  • childhood antony

Word family

noun antony

Usage note

The word 'antony' is an archaic or literary term for a close friend or companion, often one with whom one shares secrets or engages in illicit activities. It is rarely used in modern English, with 'friend' or 'ally' being more common.

Example sentences

  1. Antony was a loyal friend to Julius Caesar.
  2. My cousin's name is Antony.
  3. Antony's favorite flower is a rose.
  4. Antony is a popular name in Italy.
  5. Antony and Cleopatra were lovers.

Quotes

  • Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones. - William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
  • I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar, And things unlucky charge my fantasy. I have no will to wander forth of doors, Yet something leads me forth. - William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
  • The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings. - William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar

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