Synonyms for

Sylvester

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

Definition

a male given name: from an Old French family name meaning 'of the forest'

Synonyms & similar words

Silvester Sylas Silas Sylvestre Sylwester Sly Slyvester Sylvan Sylvanus Sylver

Synonyms by register

Formal

rustic pastoral bucolic

Informal

country outdoorsy rural

Literary

sylvan arboreal

Antonyms

civilized domesticated tame sociable urban

Common collocations

  • sylvester stallone
  • sylvester the cat
  • sylvester compound
  • sylvester orc
  • sylvester stallone movies

Word family

noun sylva
adjective sylvan

Usage note

Primarily used as a proper noun, referring to Sylvester Stallone or Sylvester the Cat. As an adjective, it relates to woods or forests, often in a literary context.

Example sentences

  1. Sylvester is my uncle's name.
  2. Sylvester is a character in Looney Tunes cartoons.
  3. I like the name Sylvester for a pet.
  4. Sylvester Stallone is a famous actor.
  5. Sylvester is a unique name.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not a fighter, I'm a lover,' said Sylvester Stallone.
  • 'Sylvester' is a name that sounds like it belongs to a cat.

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