Synonyms for

Lotus

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

Definition

a plant that grows in water and has large leaves and flowers

Synonyms & similar words

whitelotus lotus indianlotus nymphaealotus egyptianwaterlily sacredlotus genuslotus whitelily nelumbonucifera padma padmavati

Synonyms by register

Formal

nelumbo water lily

Literary

rose of the Nile sacred bean

Antonyms

weed tangle muck mire stench filth

Common collocations

  • pink lotus
  • white lotus
  • blooming lotus
  • lotus flower
  • lotus seed
  • lotus leaf
  • lotus position

Word family

noun lotus

Usage note

The lotus is a specific type of aquatic plant, often confused with water lilies. It holds significant symbolic meaning in various cultures, particularly in Buddhism and Hinduism.

Example sentences

  1. The lotus flower floats on the surface of the water.
  2. The lotus leaves are large and circular.
  3. The lotus plant is an important symbol in many cultures.
  4. The lotus flower blooms in the summer.
  5. The lotus is a favorite food of some animals.

Quotes

  • The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud. In order to grow and gain wisdom, first, you must have the mud --- the obstacles of life and its suffering. ― Goldie Hawn
  • The lotus is the most exquisite flower, bringing the joy of life to the soul. - Unknown
  • Let the beauty of the lotus flower remind us that we too can emerge from the darkness, radiating light and beauty into the world. - Unknown

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