drivel
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for drivel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
“He dismissed the report as complete drivel.”
Opposites
How to use drivel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheer drivel
talk drivel
Mildly dismissive/informal; often used to criticise someone else's speech or writing.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English dravel, dribil, formed as a noun from the verb drevelen, drivelen (see Etymology 2).
Full origin of drivel →Frequently asked questions
What does “drivel” mean?
The word “drivel” means nonsensical or foolish talk or writing. In plain terms, silly, meaningless talk or writing — used to dismiss something as not worth taking seriously.
How do you pronounce “drivel”?
“Drivel” is pronounced drihv-uhl (/dɹɪv.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “drivel” in a sentence?
Here is “drivel” used in a sentence: “He dismissed the report as complete drivel.”
What part of speech is “drivel”?
Depending on how it is used, “drivel” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “drivel” have?
“Drivel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: nonsensical or foolish talk or writing.
