Synonyms for

Dope

Noun / dəʊp / Another word for dope — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dope means something that is cool or excellent.

Synonyms & similar words

boob sess booby dumbbell grass pot pinhead dummy sens cola smoke skunk gage poop locoweed weed cool excellent awesome rad sick fantastic great superb terrific wonderful amazing incredible marvelous outstanding splendid stellar sublime top-notch tremendous phenomenal

Synonyms by register

Formal

excellent superb outstanding exceptional

Informal

cool awesome great wicked sweet

Literary

nectar ambrosia

Antonyms

sober intelligent competent unimpressive mediocre dull

Common collocations

  • dope music
  • dope outfit
  • dope idea
  • dope car
  • dope skills
  • dope stuff
  • dope performance

Word family

noun dope
adjective dope

Usage note

The informal meaning of 'dope' as excellent or cool is very common in modern slang. Be cautious using it in formal contexts.

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Example sentences

  1. Those new shoes look dope!
  2. I love your dope hat!
  3. That skateboard trick you did was so dope!
  4. My mom thinks my new backpack is dope.
  5. I wish I could be as dope as that basketball player.

Quotes

  • Being dope is not a matter of age, it's a matter of taste.
  • Being dope is a matter of being yourself and not caring what others think.
  • Dope is when you're not afraid to be yourself.

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