Synonyms for

Fingertips

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

Definition

The top part of the finger, where the nail is.

Synonyms & similar words

fingertip digits phalanges fingers hands paws hooves talons claws hooks feet toes hoofs pincers mandibles feelers antennae palps tarsus chelicerae spinnerets

Synonyms by register

Formal

extremities digits

Informal

tips ends of fingers

Literary

phalanges digits' ends

Antonyms

base palm knuckles back of hand wrist

Common collocations

  • at your fingertips
  • fingertips to toes
  • fingertips of the glove
  • fingertips of the brush
  • fingertips of the plant
  • fingertips of the keyboard

Word family

noun fingertip

Usage note

The term 'fingertips' often appears in the idiom 'at one's fingertips' to mean readily available knowledge or skill.

Example sentences

  1. I felt the softness of the cat's fur with my fingertips.
  2. She tapped her fingertips on the table impatiently.
  3. He used his fingertips to pick up the tiny beads.
  4. The musician played the piano with his fingertips.
  5. She pressed her fingertips to her lips, lost in thought.

Quotes

  • My fingertips are my favorite brushes.
  • Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.
  • The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words