Top synonyms for “northern”: northerly, blue, boreal, circumboreal, federal, north, north-central, septrional, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans
- (adjective)coming from the north; used especially of wind“the north wind doth blow”
- (adjective)situated in or oriented toward the north“the northern suburbs”
- (adjective)situated in or coming from regions of the north“the northern hemisphere”
- (adjective)in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line“Northern liberals”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
All synonyms for Northern
Antonyms — opposite of Northern
Keep writing with Northern
Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "northern"?
Common synonyms for "northern" include northerly, blue, boreal, circumboreal, federal, north. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "northern"?
Antonyms for "northern" include southern. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "northern" mean?
a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
Write Better Lyrics with RHYMEBOOK
Instant rhyme suggestions, syllable counts, synonyms, and AI songwriting tools — all in one app.