Synonyms for

Leone

Verb / li:ˈəʊn / Another word for leone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Leone is the currency of Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa.

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Synonyms by register

Formal

courageous valiant intrepid brave

Informal

bold game plucky gutsy

Literary

lionhearted undaunted

Antonyms

coward timid fearful pusillanimous craven

Common collocations

  • brave as a lion
  • lion's share
  • in the lion's den
  • lion of the desert
  • lion of the north
  • lion of judah

Word family

noun lion
adjective lionlike

Usage note

The word 'leone' is an archaic or poetic term for 'lion'. It is rarely used in modern English except in specific contexts like heraldry or literature.

Example sentences

  1. I exchanged my dollars for Leones at the bank.
  2. The price of the book was 10,000 Leones.
  3. I need to get some Leones before I can buy anything at the market.
  4. The exchange rate for dollars to Leones is 1:10,000.
  5. The Leones in my wallet are not enough to buy a meal.

Quotes

  • I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here than a whole truckload when I'm gone. - Leo Buscaglia
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston S. Churchill
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

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