Synonyms of headpiece

headpiece

noun

ˈhed-ˌpēs 

1

as in hat

a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown

the bride will be wearing a flowing veil fastened to a pearl-covered headpiece

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hat
• cap
• helmet
• headdress
• headgear
• chapeau
• lid
• hood
• turban
• bonnet
• skullcap
• beret
• helm
• bowler
• pillbox
• sombrero
• fedora
• calotte
• biretta
• fez
• cloche
• casque
• zucchetto
• baseball cap
• topper
• toque
• castor
• tam
• sunbonnet
• cocked hat
• tricorne
• cowl
• silk hat
• top hat
• shako
• cowboy hat
• Stetson
• homburg
• opera hat
• service cap
• picture hat
• capuche
• garrison cap
• plug hat
• derby
• leghorn
• kepi
• kufi
• miter
• boater
• stocking cap
• porkpie hat
• overseas cap
• hard hat
• high hat
• stovepipe
• panama
• skimmer
• billycock
• warbonnet
• sou'wester
• ten-gallon hat
• tam-o'-shanter
• nightcap

2

as in intellect

the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems

she has looks and personality but not much in the way of a headpiece

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intellect
• intelligence
• sense
• reason
• brain(s)
• talent
• intellectuality
• gray matter
• mentality
• brainpower
• smarts
• wit
• aptitude
• wisdom
• insight
• skull
• mind
• brilliance
• intellectualism
• perception
• judgment
• horse sense
• common sense
• perspicacity
• mother wit
• acumen
• apprehension
• percipience
• alertness
• astuteness
• highbrowism
• discernment
• discriminability
• eggheadedness
• braininess
• head
• sagacity
• sapience

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• density
• dullness
• denseness
• dopiness
• idiocy
• dumbness
• foolishness
• slowness
• doltishness
• stupidity
• feeblemindedness
• fatuity
• imbecility
• simpleness
• senselessness
• half-wittedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headpiece

While the tiara wasn’t worn for nearly two decades following Diana’s 1997 death, the headpiece reappeared in the mid-2010s when it was worn by Kate Middleton and has made over a dozen appearances since. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

The researchers claim that the headpiece, known as a zong, and the kneeling figure exhibit differences regarding their makeup in terms of geography and time, despite the two parts being buried together. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Her longtime stylist, Project Runway judge Law Roach, dressed Zendaya in a collection of mostly white designer gowns with gorgeous accessories that included headpieces, diamond chokers, and gladiator sandals. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026