Manna — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈma-nə/ man·na

Meaning & Definition of Manna

Manna (noun)

  1. food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness
  2. divinely supplied spiritual nourishment
  3. a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain

Manna (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a source of great satisfaction

    "the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie"

    similar: delectation, delight, feast, gas (slang), joy, kick, pleasure, treat
    related: amusement, diversion, entertainment, fun, recreation, comfort, relief, solace, gratification, indulgence, ambrosia

  2. something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing

    "the company's holiday bonus was especially welcome manna this year"

    similar: benediction, benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good, windfall
    related: grace, mercy, favor, kindness, mitzvah, advantage, aid, assistance, gift, help, relief, support, anodyne, comfort, consolation, solace, bonus, extra, lagniappe, delight, joy, pleasure
    opposite: affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague, scourge
    near: hex, hoodoo, jinx, bother, irritant, nuisance, pest, disadvantage, cross, misery, trial, tribulation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Manna

The most common words with a similar meaning to Manna:

Slang: gas
delectation, delight, feast, joy, kick, pleasure, treat, benediction, benefit, blessing, boon, felicity, godsend, good, windfall

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Manna

Words with the opposite meaning of Manna:

affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague, scourge

Related Words for Manna

amusement, diversion, entertainment, fun, recreation, comfort, relief, solace, gratification, indulgence, ambrosia, grace, mercy, favor, kindness, mitzvah, advantage, aid, assistance, gift, help, support, anodyne, consolation, bonus, extra, lagniappe

Near Antonyms of Manna

hex, hoodoo, jinx, bother, irritant, nuisance, pest, disadvantage, cross, misery, trial, tribulation

Origin & Etymology of Manna

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew mān

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Manna

manna grass

Frequently Asked Questions about Manna

What does "Manna" mean?

"Manna" means food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness. As a noun, it is defined as: food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Manna"?

Other words for "Manna" include delectation, delight, feast, gas, joy, kick, pleasure and treat. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Manna" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Manna"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Manna". Common alternatives include delectation, delight, feast, gas, joy, kick, pleasure, treat, benediction and benefit.

What is the opposite of "Manna"?

Antonyms of "Manna" include affliction, bane, curse, evil, plague and scourge. Near antonyms include hex, hoodoo, jinx and bother.

How do you use "Manna" in a sentence?

Examples of "Manna" in a sentence: "the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie"; "the company's holiday bonus was especially welcome manna this year".

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

"Manna" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Manna"?

"Manna" is pronounced /ˈma-nə/ and divided into syllables as man·na.

What is the origin of the word "Manna"?

"Manna" comes from Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew mān. First known use: before 12th century.