Synonyms for

Maria

Verb / mɜ:ˈi:ʌ / Another word for maria — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'

Synonyms & similar words

mare calophyllumlongifolium maria Mary Miriam Mariana Mariam Mia Maya Mara Marina Maia Marie Marta Martha Margaret Greta Magda Madge Marge Peggy Pearl Daisy

Synonyms by register

Formal

sorrow grief anguish woe

Informal

sadness blues downer bummer

Literary

melancholy despair lament

Antonyms

joy happiness pleasure delight cheer glee

Common collocations

  • deep maria
  • utter maria
  • crushing maria
  • feeling maria
  • overcome with maria
  • a wave of maria
  • shared maria

Word family

noun maria
adjective marial

Usage note

Maria is a noun referring to a state of profound sadness or distress. It is often used in more formal or literary contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Maria loves to dance to music!
  2. I met a girl named Maria at the park today.
  3. Maria has a big family with lots of siblings.
  4. My grandmother's name is Maria.
  5. Maria is the captain of her soccer team.

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