What is another word for toothy?

Pronunciation: [tˈuːθi] (IPA)

One synonym for the word "toothy" is "full of teeth". This describes someone or something that has a lot of teeth, either because they are large or because they have an unusual number of them. Another synonym is "grinning" or "smiling broadly", as someone with a lot of teeth may be seen as having a wide grin. "Bristling" is another term that can be used, particularly in terms of animals with sharp, numerous teeth, while "fangful" can be used to describe someone or something with long, pointed teeth. Other synonyms of "toothy" include "dental", "odontoid", and "dentulous". All these terms help to describe the appearance of someone or something with a lot of visible teeth.

What are the hypernyms for Toothy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for toothy?

Toothy is an adjective that describes something or someone with prominent, large teeth. The antonyms for toothy are words that denote the opposite of having prominent teeth. The words that are antonyms for toothy are toothless, edentulous, bald, smooth, and flat. Toothless refers to being without teeth entirely, while edentulous means lacking teeth or having lost all of one's teeth. Bald is a term used for smooth or hairless surfaces, which can also be used as an opposite term for toothy. Smooth and flat are two other antonyms for toothy, which describe surfaces that are even and lack any notable protrusions.

Usage examples for Toothy

She aimed a toothy smile straight at him.
"Helena Brett's Career"
Desmond Coke
But when his fierce countenance broke out into a toothy welcoming grin, it was sufficient reassurance to all that the good times had come again, and a celebration would no doubt soon be in the making.
"Si'Wren of the Patriarchs"
Roland Cheney
Firm to the beam the cloth is fix'd; the reed The warp divides, with pointed shuttle, swift Gliding between; which quick their fingers throw, Quick extricate, and with the toothy comb Firm press'd between the warp, the threads unite.
"The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II"
Ovid

Famous quotes with Toothy

  • We're teaching our kids that attributes as vague and relatively meaningless as a toothy smile or a fine head of hair make a fine statement about a person.
    Neil Cavuto

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