Synonyms for

Hastings

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

Definition

Hastings is a town in East Sussex, England, known for its rich history and cultural heritage.

Synonyms & similar words

battleofhastings thomashastings hastings town city settlement locale village hamlet community municipality metropolis borough district province county state territory region country nation realm

Synonyms by register

Formal

commotion turmoil disorder upheaval

Informal

brawl scuffle dust-up fracas kerfuffle

Literary

fray tumult clash

Antonyms

calmness peace tranquility stillness quietude serenity

Common collocations

  • a fierce hastings
  • a desperate hastings
  • the hastings of battle
  • engage in hastings
  • survive the hastings
  • emerge from the hastings

Word family

noun hastings

Usage note

Hastings is an archaic term for a fight or battle, rarely used in modern English except in historical contexts or for stylistic effect. It is often found in older literature.

Example sentences

  1. Hastings is a beautiful town with a rich history.
  2. I learned about the famous Battle of Hastings in my history class.
  3. My grandparents lived in Hastings for many years.
  4. Hastings is known for its beautiful beaches and seaside attractions.
  5. We took a trip to Hastings to see the castle and explore the town.

Quotes

  • I want to be remembered for the Battle of Hastings, not for the Bayeux Tapestry. - Harold Godwinson
  • I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then. - Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
  • We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. - Oscar Wilde

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