Synonyms for

Nightingale

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

Definition

A small, brown bird with a beautiful singing voice that is heard mostly at night.

Synonyms & similar words

florencenightingale lusciniamegarhynchos ladywiththelamp nightingale thrush songbird warbler canary mockingbird robin blackbird finch sparrow oriole bluebird wren swallow whippoorwill woodpecker dove pigeon crow raven magpie

Synonyms by register

Formal

luscinia songbird

Literary

singer of the night warbler

Antonyms

daybird sunbird lark sparrow finch robin

Common collocations

  • singing nightingale
  • nightingale song
  • nightingale's call
  • nightingale in the bush
  • famous nightingale
  • nightingale of the forest

Word family

noun nightingale

Usage note

Nightingale refers specifically to a type of bird known for its beautiful song, particularly at night. It is not typically used metaphorically outside of poetic or literary contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The nightingale's song was so beautiful, it made me cry.
  2. I wish I could sing like a nightingale.
  3. The nightingale's brown feathers blend in with the trees.
  4. I saw a nightingale nest in the bushes.
  5. The nightingale's melody filled the air.

Quotes

  • The nightingale's voice is better than any instrument. - Plutarch
  • The nightingale has a lyre of gold, the lark's is a clarion-call, and the blackbird plays but a boxwood flute. - Oscar Wilde
  • The nightingale is a restless spirit, singing until dawn. - Colleen Houck

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