Top synonyms for “southern”: southerly, austral, confederacy, confederate, confederate states, confederate states of america, dixie, dixieland, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)from the south; used especially of wind“a hot southerly wind”
- (adjective)situated in or oriented toward the south“a southern exposure”
- (adjective)situated in or coming from regions of the south“the southern hemisphere”
- (adjective)in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line“southern hospitality”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "southern"?
Common synonyms for "southern" include southerly, austral, confederacy, confederate, confederate states, confederate states of america. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "southern"?
Antonyms for "southern" include northern. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "southern" mean?
from the south; used especially of wind Example: "a hot southerly wind"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
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