Dolt
[dəʊlt]
Definition
(n.) A heavy, stupid fellow; a blockhead; a numskull; an ignoramus; a dunce; a dullard.
(v. i.) To behave foolishly.
Typed by Benjamin
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Simpleton, fool, DUNCE.
Checker: Sabina
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Numskull, ignoramus, dullard, ass
ANT:Savant, genius, philosopher, scholar, luminary
Inputed by Cornelia
Definition
n. a dull or stupid fellow.—adj. Dolt′ish dull: stupid.—adv. Dolt′ishly.—n. Dolt′ishness.
Typed by Hector
Examples
- Did the man run away, Dolt, when we stopped for the drag? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He really is a dolt, I suppose, in other things; but it answers his one purpose very well. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- He is no such dolt as you suppose. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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