Synonyms for

Lizard

Verb / ˈlɪzɜ:d / Another word for lizard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a reptile with a long body, four legs, a tail, and scales or rough skin

Synonyms & similar words

loungelizard reptile gecko iguana chameleon dragon salamander newt skink serpent cobra python anaconda boa viper mamba rattlesnake asp adder tortoise turtle

Synonyms by register

Formal

reptile chelonian ophidian

Informal

salamander newt gecko iguana

Literary

scaly creature cold-blooded crawler serpent

Antonyms

mammal bird fish amphibian insect crustacean

Common collocations

  • green lizard
  • small lizard
  • lizard skin
  • lizard tail
  • lizard people
  • lizard brain
  • lizard-like creature

Word family

noun lizard
adjective lizard-like

Usage note

While 'lizard' is a common term, it specifically refers to a reptile. It is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone perceived as sneaky or untrustworthy.

Example sentences

  1. The lizard ran across the hot sand.
  2. I found a lizard hiding under a rock.
  3. The lizard's tail fell off when it was caught by a predator.
  4. Lizards are cold-blooded animals.
  5. My pet lizard likes to eat crickets.

Quotes

  • I love lizards. They're amazing looking creatures.
  • A lizard is a dinosaur in miniature.
  • The chameleon can change colors not to match its background, but to match its mood.

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