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Beetle-headed

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(obsolete) Mentally dull; stupid..

Example Sentences

A whoreson, beetle-headed, flap-ear’d knave!

Synonyms for beetle-headed

addlebrainedaddlepatedairheadedbee-brainedbeef-wittedbeefheadedbeetle-headedbirdbrainedblockheadedBoeotianboneheadedboofheadedbraindeadbrainlessbubbleheadedbuffle-headedbullet-headedcerebrally challengedchildishchowderheadedchuckleheadedcrackbrainedcretinousdaftdensedenteddim-bulbdim-headeddim-witteddim

Antonyms for beetle-headed

Related Words

beetleheadedwooden-headedbeef-wittedbuffle-headedbeef-brainedbeetlydim-headedloggerheadedfeeble-brainedhebetudinouswoodenheadedpea-brainedpin-brainedobtuseaddle-brainedtouched in the headbedaftshallow-wittedbun-headedthick-headed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does beetle-headed mean?

Beetle-headed means (obsolete) Mentally dull; stupid..

What is a synonym for beetle-headed?

Common synonyms include addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded, bee-brained.

What is the opposite of beetle-headed?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use beetle-headed in a sentence?

A whoreson, beetle-headed, flap-ear’d knave!

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