WALLFLOWERS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

wallflowers

noun

Definition of wallflowers next

plural of wallflower

as in mice

a shy or reserved person there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

extroverts

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wallflowers No wallflowers here; the women are brash, brassy, and refreshingly bold. —

Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers. —

Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026 The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025 Alternative Sale at a Glance Hand soaps for $4, three-wick candles for $13, and wallflowers for $4 are just the beginning. —

Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallflowers

Noun

One of the mice says that his sister is friends with Speedy Gonzales.

— Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Particularly caring mice dads will groom their pups and even insulate them with their bellies against inclement weather.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026