heathenish

The word “heathenish” has 3 syllables: heath-en-ish

It's pronounced as /ˈhiðənɪʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for heathenish?

In the thesaurus, “heathenish” has 21 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for heathenish

Antonyms for heathenish

civilized
cultured
enlightened
genteel
humane
polished
polite
refined
semicivilized
sophisticated
urbane
well-bred

Meanings of heathenish

adjective
1. Relating to or characteristic of people who do not follow a widely accepted religion; often used to describe behavior or practices considered uncivilized, immoral, or lacking religious belief (sometimes in a historical or disapproving sense).

Example Sentences

The villagers disapproved of his heathenish behavior.
The book described old heathenish rituals in detail.
His actions were seen as wild and heathenish.
The story portrayed a tribe with heathenish customs.
They criticized the heathenish practices they did not understand.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heathenish, such as: Neanderthal, barbarian, barbaric, barbarous, civilized, coarse, crude.

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