fossilized
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for fossilized, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
ossified
fossilised
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time.
“They found fossilized footprints from millions of years ago.”
ossified
fossilised
2. adj
Extremely outdated or stuck in old ways, resistant to change.
“The department's fossilized bureaucracy made simple tasks take weeks.”
Opposites
How to use fossilized
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fossilized remains
fossilized attitudes
Frequently asked questions
What does “fossilized” mean?
The word “fossilized” means turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time. In plain terms, preserved as a fossil, or figuratively, hopelessly stuck in the past.
How do you use “fossilized” in a sentence?
Here is “fossilized” used in a sentence: “They found fossilized footprints from millions of years ago.”
What part of speech is “fossilized”?
“Fossilized” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “fossilized” have?
“Fossilized” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned into a fossil; preserved in rock over a very long time.
