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Griffiths

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

Definition

Griffiths is a last name that originated in Wales. It means 'son of Griffith', which was a common personal name in Wales.

Synonyms & similar words

griffith dwgriffith davidlewelynwarkgriffith Griffith Griffis Griffeth Griffits Griffitts Griffis Gryffith Gryffyth Gryffyth Gryffudd Gryffudds Gryffud Gryffydd Gryffyths Gryffytts Gryffyts Gryffud Gryffyd Gryffiths Gryffydd

Common collocations

  • griffiths law
  • griffiths criterion
  • griffiths phase
  • griffiths inequality
  • griffiths model
  • griffiths space

Word family

noun Griffiths

Usage note

Griffiths is a proper noun, typically a surname. It is not a common English word with antonyms or synonyms in the usual sense. Its usage is primarily as a name.

Example sentences

  1. John Griffiths is a famous Welsh politician.
  2. The Griffiths family is coming over for dinner tonight.
  3. I met a man named Griffiths at the store yesterday.
  4. Griffiths is a difficult name to spell.
  5. The Griffiths' house is the one with the blue door.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not the descendant of kings and lords, but of men who worked hard with their hands.' - John Griffiths
  • 'There is a Welsh saying that the church-yard is the richest place in the world, because it is there that men lie who have failed in everything else.' - Arthur Griffiths
  • 'The Welsh are all actors. It's only the bad ones who become professional.' - Richard Burton

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