Synonyms for

Jungle

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

Definition

a dense forest in a hot and humid region

Synonyms & similar words

hobocamp rainforest wilderness thicket woodland brush bush forest timberland woods jungleland greenwood grove wood woodlot copse cover growth junglescape underbrush

Synonyms by register

Formal

wilderness thicket backwoods

Informal

mess chaos disorder

Literary

primeval forest verdant expanse

Antonyms

clearing garden park meadow plain field orchard

Common collocations

  • dense jungle
  • tropical jungle
  • jungle warfare
  • jungle fever
  • deep jungle
  • jungle vines
  • jungle floor
  • jungle cat

Word family

noun jungle
adjective jungly

Usage note

While 'jungle' can refer to a dense tropical forest, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or disorganized situation.

Example sentences

  1. The lion roamed through the jungle looking for food.
  2. The jungle was filled with exotic plants and animals.
  3. The explorer trekked through the dense jungle.
  4. We heard the monkeys chattering in the jungle canopy.
  5. The jungle was so thick we could hardly see through the trees.

Quotes

  • In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight. - The Tokens
  • Welcome to the jungle, we've got fun and games. - Guns N' Roses
  • The Jungle Book was one of my favorite books as a child. - Jon Favreau

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