Doll — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈdäl/

Meaning & Definition of Doll

Doll (noun)

  1. a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
  2. a pretty but often empty-headed young woman
  3. woman

Doll (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything

    "there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom"

    similar: action figure, dolly, poppet (Midland), puppet
    related: rag doll, figure, figurine, handpuppet, marionette

  2. a physically attractive person

    "her new boyfriend is a real doll"

    similar: babe (slang), cutie, dish, dreamboat (slang), fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout, looker, showstopper, ten
    related: beauty, eyeful, goddess, lovely, stunner, beefcake, hunk, stud, superstud
    opposite: dog

Related Entry: Doll up (verb)

Doll up is a different word from Doll. The synonyms below are for doll up, not for doll.

  1. to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

    "if you were to doll up those Shaker-style rooms, you'd ruin their simple elegance"

    similar: adorn, array, beautify, bedeck, bedizen, blazon, caparison, deck, decorate, do, do up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, gussy up, ornament, pretty (up), trim
    related: accessorize, dress up, trap, trick (out), brighten, freshen, smarten, spruce (up), boss, chase, braid, embroider, feather, figure, filigree, fillet, flounce, frill, fringe, furbelow, garland, hang, lace, ribbon, swag, wreathe, appliqué, gild, paint, diamond, gem, impearl, jewel, pearl, redecorate, redo
    opposite: blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil
    near: simplify, streamline, bare, denude, dismantle, display, divest, expose, reveal, strip, uncover, uglify

  2. to put on one's best or formal clothes

    "got all dolled up for the party"

    similar: dress, dress up
    related: preen, primp, prink, smarten (up), accessorize, apparel, array, attire, bedeck, bedizen, caparison, clothe, costume, deck, dude (up), garb, garment, invest, rig (out), robe, suit, tog (out or up)

Related Entry: Rag doll (noun)

Rag doll is a different word from Doll. The synonyms below are for rag doll, not for doll.

  1. as in doll, hand puppet

    similar: doll, dolly, hand puppet, marionette, poppet (Midland), action figure, figure, figurine, statuette, bust, figurehead, carving, model, sculpture, dummy, form, manikin, mannequin
    opposite: colossus

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Doll

The most common words with a similar meaning to Doll:

Slang: babe, dreamboat
Midland: poppet
action figure, dolly, puppet, cutie, dish, fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout, looker, showstopper, ten

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Doll

Words with the opposite meaning of Doll:

dog

Related Words for Doll

rag doll, figure, figurine, handpuppet, marionette, beauty, eyeful, goddess, lovely, stunner, beefcake, hunk, stud, superstud

Word Forms of Doll

Derived words: dollish (adjective), dollishly (adverb), dollishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Doll

probably from Doll, nickname for Dorothy

First known use: 1693

Words & Phrases Containing Doll

doll up, rag doll, dollhouse

Frequently Asked Questions about Doll

What does "Doll" mean?

"Doll" means a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything. As a noun, it is defined as: a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Doll"?

Other words for "Doll" include action figure, dolly, poppet, puppet, babe, cutie, dish and dreamboat. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Doll" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Doll"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Doll". Common alternatives include action figure, dolly, poppet, puppet, babe, cutie, dish, dreamboat, fox and glamour-puss.

What is the opposite of "Doll"?

Antonyms of "Doll" include dog.

How do you use "Doll" in a sentence?

Examples of "Doll" in a sentence: "there was a row of dolls along the shelf in the bedroom"; "her new boyfriend is a real doll".

Is "Doll" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Doll" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Doll"?

"Doll" is pronounced /ˈdäl/.

What is the origin of the word "Doll"?

"Doll" comes from probably from Doll, nickname for Dorothy. First known use: 1693.