Synonyms for

Selfies

Verb / ˈseˌlfi:z / Another word for selfies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media

Synonyms & similar words

self-portraits self-snaps selfies self-photos self-pictures selfies self-snapshots

Synonyms by register

Formal

autoportraits self-portraits

Informal

selfies pics snaps

Literary

reflections visages

Antonyms

portraits landscapes group photos still lifes still images

Common collocations

  • take a selfie
  • post a selfie
  • selfie stick
  • selfie camera
  • group selfie
  • selfie trend
  • selfie culture
  • selfie queen

Word family

noun selfie
verb selfie

Usage note

Selfie is a very informal term. While it has been adopted into general usage, it is rarely appropriate in formal writing. The verb form 'to selfie' is also informal.

Example sentences

  1. She loves to take selfies and post them on social media.
  2. He took a selfie with his friends at the concert.
  3. She clicked a few selfies while on vacation.
  4. My sister takes selfies every day.
  5. The group took several selfies to remember the moment.

Quotes

  • I take selfies like it's my job. - Kim Kardashian
  • I'm not a big fan of selfies, but I do take them every now and then. - Khloe Kardashian
  • Selfies are a way of feeling good about yourself. - Diane von Furstenberg

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