wet blanket

The phrase “wet blanket” has 3 syllables: wet blank-et

It's pronounced as /wɛt ˈblæŋ.kət/

What is synonym and antonym for wet blanket?

In the thesaurus, “wet blanket” has 25 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for wet blanket

Goody Two-shoes
Jeremiah
bore
complainer
crab
cynic
defeatist
downer
drag
drip
fuddy-duddy
goody-goody
grinch
grouch
grump
killjoy
knocker
old maid
party pooper
pessimist
sorehead
sourpuss
spoilsport
stick-in-the-mud
whiner

Antonyms for wet blanket

carouser
celebrant
celebrator
cutup
jester
libertine
live wire
merrymaker
playboy
playgirl
rake
rejoicer
reveler
reveller
roisterer

Meanings of wet blanket

noun
1. A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
verb
1. To disparage, belittle, or remove the satisfaction and joy from; to act as a wet blanket towards.

Example Sentences

Don’t be such a wet blanket, join the fun!
His constant complaining made him the wet blanket of the group.
She didn’t want to play the role of a wet blanket, but she had to warn them of the risks.
The mood was cheerful until a wet blanket ruined the atmosphere with negative comments.
He was called a wet blanket for refusing to dance at the party.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wet blanket, such as: Goody Two-shoes, Jeremiah, bore, carouser, celebrant, celebrator, complainer.

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