Synonyms for

Gnome

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

Definition

A gnome is a small imaginary creature with a beard and a pointy hat that lives underground.

Synonyms & similar words

dwarf dwarf elf imp leprechaun pixie sprite brownie hob nisse tomte puck goblin troll faerie fairy spirit elemental

Synonyms by register

Formal

dwarf sprite imp goblin

Informal

little fellow wee man pixie elf

Literary

earth-spirit chthonic being terrene dweller

Antonyms

giant ogre troll cyclops behemoth colossus

Common collocations

  • garden gnome
  • gnome home
  • gnome hat
  • gnome garden
  • gnome statue
  • gnome village
  • gnome lore

Word family

noun gnome

Usage note

A gnome is a mythical creature, often depicted as a small, bearded man living underground. It is not to be confused with 'gnome' as a type of short, sturdy plant, which is a separate, though related, usage.

Example sentences

  1. The gnome was digging in the dirt.
  2. The gnome's hat was too big for his head.
  3. The gnome's beard was long and white.
  4. The gnome's house was hidden under a mushroom.
  5. The gnome was friends with the fairies.

Quotes

  • A garden without a gnome is like a heart without a soul.
  • The best way to get a gnome's attention is to start singing.
  • Gnomes make excellent garden companions.

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