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enfant terrible

The phrase “enfant terrible” has 5 syllables: en-fant ter-ri-ble

It's pronounced as /ˌɑnˌfɑ̃ tɛˈribəl/

What is synonym and antonym for enfant terrible?

In the thesaurus, “enfant terrible” has 39 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for enfant terrible along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for enfant terrible

Antonyms for enfant terrible

  • adherent
  • conformer
  • conformist
  • follower
  • sheep
  • supporter

Meanings of enfant terrible

  • noun
    1. An unconventional badly-behaved person who causes embarrassment or shock to others.
    2. An unusually successful person who is strikingly unorthodox, innovative, and/or avant-garde.

Example Sentences

  • The young designer became the enfant terrible of the fashion world.
  • Many people viewed the outspoken actor as an enfant terrible in Hollywood.
  • The rebellious writer earned a reputation as the enfant terrible of modern literature.
  • He was considered the enfant terrible of the political movement because of his controversial ideas.
  • The innovative chef quickly became the enfant terrible of fine dining.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to enfant terrible, such as: aberrant, adherent, anomaly, bohemian, boho, character, codger.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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