Synonyms of bespoke

bespoke 1 of 2

adjective

bi-ˈspōk 

variants also bespoken

1

as in tailored

made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer

a wealthy man who can easily afford bespoke suits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tailored
• custom
• customized
• made-to-order
• custom-made
• tailor-made
• custom-tailored
• specialized
• special
• handmade
• handcrafted
• made-to-measure
• custom-built
• particular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ready-made
• mass-produced

2

as in engaged

dialect pledged in marriage

having made his fortune, he returned to the village only to discover that the object of his affection was already bespoke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• engaged
• committed
• promised
• betrothed
• affianced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unattached

bespoke

2 of 2

verb

past tense of bespeak

1

as in booked

to arrange to have something (as a hotel room) held for one's future use

bespoke the rental car weeks in advance of their trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• booked
• reserved
• hired
• earmarked
• retained
• contracted
• engaged

2

as in displayed

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

her expression throughout the meeting bespoke great boredom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displayed
• revealed
• showed
• demonstrated
• manifested
• exposed
• betrayed
• communicated
• declared
• evinced
• disclosed
• announced
• advertised
• sounded
• gave away
• uncovered
• broadcast
• publicized
• proclaimed
• unbosomed
• projected
• bared
• uncloaked
• aired
• blazed
• placarded
• trumpeted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distorted
• twisted
• misrepresented
• disguised
• belied
• falsified
• camouflaged
• concealed
• covered
• whitewashed
• veiled
• garbled
• obscured
• hid
• masked
• gilded
• varnished
• occluded
• glossed (over)
• counterfeited

3

as in requested

to make a request for

milady bespoke our indulgence, inviting us to wait in the foyer while she attended to other matters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• sought
• desired
• spoke (for)
• sued (for)
• required
• called (for)
• pleaded (for)
• asked (for)
• demanded
• applied (for)
• solicited
• wished (for)
• insisted (on)
• claimed
• pressed (for)
• invited
• petitioned (for)
• begged (for)
• urged
• quested
• clamored (for)
• requisitioned
• invoked
• enjoined
• exacted
• importuned

4

as in indicated

to serve as a sign or symptom of

her impressive virtuosity as a pianist bespeaks years of diligent practice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicated
• meant
• pointed (to)
• told (of)
• denoted
• signified
• betokened
• presaged
• foretold
• foreshowed
• boded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bespoke

Adjective

Choose from three different seat depths, two wooden base finishes, and 137 upholstery options for a sofa that feels nearly bespoke. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

The result is bespoke, real-time guidance on what treatment a playing surface might need. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Verb

Additionally, guests may enjoy bespoke onshore experiences and curated moments such as truffle hunting in the Italian Piedmont or stargazing in Saint Lucia. — Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

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