Synonyms for

Wooden

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

Definition

made of wood; resembling or suggestive of wood

Synonyms & similar words

timber lumber woody woodlike woodsy wooded arboraceous arboreal tree-filled sylvan forest timbered ligneous wood-grained hardwood oaken cedar pine maple walnut

Synonyms by register

Formal

arboreal lignified

Informal

woody

Literary

sylvan forest-born

Antonyms

metallic plastic synthetic glass stone metal

Common collocations

  • wooden spoon
  • wooden leg
  • wooden box
  • wooden floor
  • wooden door
  • wooden frame
  • wooden furniture
  • wooden toy

Word family

noun wood
adjective wooden
adverb woodenly

Usage note

While 'wooden' can describe something made of wood, it can also describe a lack of grace or fluidity in movement or expression, often with a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The wooden fence kept the animals out of the garden.
  2. The wooden spoon stirred the soup.
  3. The wooden boat floated on the water.
  4. The wooden house looked cozy and warm.
  5. The wooden box was heavy.

Quotes

  • A wooden stake to the heart? That's almost embarrassing.
  • I am a forest, and a night of dark trees: but he who is not afraid of my darkness, will find banks full of roses under my cypresses.
  • A good piece of furniture should be like a good woman, long-lasting, beautiful and well-crafted.

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