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Matilda

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

Definition

Matilda is a female given name of German origin, meaning 'mighty in battle'.

Synonyms & similar words

Maddy Tilly Maud Mahaut Mathilda Mati Tilda Tildy Matty Maudie Maude Maudlin Mahaut Tildie Mathildis Matylda Maitilde Matuschka Matty Maudlin

Common collocations

  • Matilda Wormwood
  • Roald Dahl's Matilda
  • a girl named Matilda
  • Miss Honey and Matilda
  • Matilda the Musical
  • Matilda's powers

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Usage note

Matilda is primarily a given name, most famously associated with the protagonist of Roald Dahl's novel. It is not a common noun with standard antonyms or synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. Matilda loves to read books.
  2. I played with Matilda at recess today.
  3. My sister's name is Matilda.
  4. Matilda has a pet cat named Whiskers.
  5. We went to the park with Matilda and her family.

Quotes

  • “Sometimes Matilda longed for a friend, someone like the kind courageous people in her books.” - Roald Dahl
  • “Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog. Make sure everything you do is so completely crazy it's unbelievable.” - Roald Dahl
  • “So Matilda's strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the sea. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: You are not alone.” - Roald Dahl

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