Thesaurus
Synonyms & Antonyms of well-nigh
very close to but not completely
- it was well-nigh dark, but I could still see a little
Synonyms for well-nigh
Words Related to well-nigh
Phrases Synonymous with well-nigh
Near Antonyms for well-nigh
- absolutely,
- altogether,
- completely,
- entirely,
- fully,
- plain,
- plumb
- [chiefly dialect],
- quite,
- thoroughly
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about well-nigh
Thesaurus Entries near well-nigh
See More Nearby EntriesCite this Entry
“Well-nigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-nigh. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Comments on well-nigh
What made you want to look up well-nigh? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
More Confusing Words—Quiz
-
- The magician
______moved the selected card to the top of the deck.
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share well-nigh
Time Traveler for well-nigh
The first known use of well-nigh was before the 12th century
See more words from the same century