Synonyms of nautical

nautical

adjective

ˈnȯ-ti-kəl 

as in navigational

of or relating to navigation of the sea

collected sextants and other antique nautical equipment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• navigational
• naval
• marine
• maritime
• seafaring
• admiralty
• oceanographic
• seagoing
• hydrographic
• oceangoing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nautical

Just across the river from Portrait Firenze, Hotel Lungarno—also owned by the Ferragamo family—exudes retro style, with nautical blue and white interiors and a blue-chip art collection that includes sketches by Picasso and Miro. — Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

That nautical colorway extends to the canopy and seats, both of which are covered in a new indoor-outdoor fabric designed by Garage Italia and produced by Mariaflora. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026

To the designers, Americana style (and its coastal, cottage, and nautical offshoots) is homey, filled with timeworn textures, and rooted in nostalgia. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

Style them with wide-leg jeans and a striped tee to lean into the nautical look, or dress them up with a mini skirt and a crewneck sweater. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026