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signal

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of signal

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

  • the Louisiana Purchase is cited by many historians as one of the most signal events in American history
Synonyms of signal

astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, star, superior
Words Related to signal

celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable

infamous, notorious

dominant, paramount, predominant
Near Antonyms of signal

insignificant, minor, unimportant

average, inferior, mediocre

obscure, uncelebrated, unsung

signal

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of signal

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

  • signaled the oncoming traffic to stop while the wrecked car was being towed away
Synonyms of signal

beckon, flag, gesture, motion, wave
Words Related to signal

nod

gesticulate, mime, pantomime, sign

signalize

acquaint, advise, inform, relate, tell

flourish, shrug

signal

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of signal

1 an object intended to give public notice or warning

  • stop signs are signals for vehicles to come to a full stop—not suggestions for slowing down, as some drivers seem to think
Synonyms of signal

flag, tocsin
Words Related to signal

red light

knell

2 a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling

  • quietly waiting for the signal to advance
Synonyms of signal

gesticulation, gesture, mime, pantomime, sign
Words Related to signal

beck, beckon, flourish, shrug, wave

body language, posture

indication, motion

sign language

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