JELLYFISH Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

jellyfish

noun

ˈje-lē-ˌfish

Definition of jellyfish

as in coward

a person without strength of character a jellyfish who was afraid to tell her boss that her latest brainstorm was just plain bad

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Recent Examples of jellyfish The nebula lighting is reminiscent of a jellyfish in the sky with its lingering noctilucent clouds. — Richard Tribou, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 While jellyfish, an even more remote species, have two nervous systems, the findings suggest these two organs may have slowly grown close to each other. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026 The jellyfish cut combines a classic bob on top with longer strands flowing underneath. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 The moon jellyfish didn’t sting, but compass jellyfish were another story. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jellyfish

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Noun

Some called them cowards; others opted for more colorful language.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026
There are always vultures circling, and always cowards caving.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of coward

Noun

Yamaha was doing it in 1993 with the VL1, mathematically recreating the airflow, reeds, and resonances of saxophones and other acoustic instruments, while Line 6, among others, later applied the same broad idea to guitar amps.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Related Stories The motel sits among reed beds and woods, its rooms echoing with lovers every night.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reed

Noun

Later, she’s entertained by a mouse running along the baseboard of one of London’s more elegant restaurants.

— Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Mackie plays a disgraced FBI agent locked in a cat-and-mouse game across Europe with Jamie Dornan’s career criminal, in the eight-episode heist drama.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of mouse

Noun

It is most commonly reported in cattle, but there have also been cases in sheep, goats, horses and alpaca.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
The winemaking team uses a herd of Texel sheep during the late winter and early spring to improve soil structure and fertility.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

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