Napoleon

The word “Napoleon” has 4 syllables: na-po-le-on

It's pronounced as /nəˈpoʊliən/

What is synonym and antonym for Napoleon?

In the thesaurus, “Napoleon” has 44 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for Napoleon

Antonyms for Napoleon

half-pint
inferior
lightweight
nobody
nothing
small-timer
subordinate
underling
zero

Meanings of Napoleon

noun
1. A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.
2. A form of solitaire.
3. A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.
4. A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.
5. The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.
6. A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips.
7. A card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.
8. A bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.
9. (dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl.
10. The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon.
11. Other subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values.
12. (usually admiringly derogatory) A person resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, in having come to dominate an area or sphere of activity through ruthlessness or illegality as well as surpassing ability.
13. Clipping of Napoleon boot: a form of topboot worn by officers during the Napoleonic Wars.
14. Clipping of Napoleon gun: a 12-pounder cannon first used by the Second French Empire.
15. A 19th-century five-card trick-taking game simplified from euchre.
16. Clipping of Napoleon bigarreau: a variety of the white-fleshed bigarreau cherry; a variety of cherry tree bearing such fruit.
17. (originally United States slang) Clipping of Napoleon cake: another name for a millefeuille pastry.
18. (alcohol) Clipping of Napoleon brandy: any excellent brandy; a serving of such a brandy.
19. (pastries) A multi-layered stacked pastry.

Example Sentences

The history class delved into the military campaigns led by Napoleon.
The biography highlighted the strategic brilliance of Napoleon on the battlefield.
The museum featured artifacts from the era of Napoleon Bonaparte.
In literature, there are many novels depicting the life of Napoleon.
The documentary explored the rise and fall of Napoleon as a charismatic leader.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to Napoleon, such as: VIP, baron, big boy, big cheese, big gun, big shot, big wheel.

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