coxcomb

2 antonyms for coxcomb — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — The hat worn by a court jester, marked with a red stripe.

Synonyms by Meaning

The hat worn by a court jester, marked with a red stripe.

cockscomb comb

A silly or vain person; also, a man who dresses with great care and elegance.

“And she nearly started a fight between two young fops in plumed hats and flouncy collars: "Clay-brained coxcomb!" "Mewling milk-livered maggot!"”

Opposites

genius sage

genius sage

It comes from Middle English cokke’s comb.

genius sage comb cockscomb