Synonyms for

Carl

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

Definition

a male given name

Synonyms & similar words

Charles Karl Carlos Charlie Chuck Carlo Carla Carol Carleton Carlyle Carver Cary Kareem Karim Carlton Carlisle Carmine Carney Carr Carson

Synonyms by register

Formal

serf villein bondsman thrall

Informal

peasant farmhand laborer hired hand

Literary

churl bondman thrall

Antonyms

free independent unrestrained unfettered autonomous

Common collocations

  • a medieval carl
  • a peasant carl
  • a serf carl
  • the life of a carl
  • a simple carl
  • a hardworking carl

Word family

noun carl

Usage note

The word 'carl' is archaic and primarily refers to a peasant or serf in medieval times. It is rarely used in modern English except in historical contexts or when evoking a rustic or unrefined image.

Example sentences

  1. My dad's name is Carl.
  2. Carl likes to play basketball.
  3. Carl is a good friend.
  4. I met a man named Carl today.
  5. Carl is a popular name.

Quotes

  • 'I have a friend named Carl' - John
  • 'Carl is a strong name' - Maria
  • 'I wish I had a cool name like Carl' - Tom

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