Gaelic
3 synonyms for Gaelic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic.
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
Any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic.
“She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands.”
2. adjective
Relating to the Gaels or their languages.
“I began to study coats of arms, visit the Web sites of portrait galleries and look up the etymology of Gaelic names.”
Etymology
From Gael + the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
Full origin of Gaelic →Frequently asked questions
What does “Gaelic” mean?
The word “Gaelic” means any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic. In plain terms, the family of languages spoken by the Gaelic peoples, or anything relating to them.
How do you pronounce “Gaelic”?
“Gaelic” is pronounced GA-lihk (/ˈɡeɪlɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gaelic” in a sentence?
Here is “Gaelic” used in a sentence: “She learned Gaelic from her grandmother in the Scottish Highlands.”
What part of speech is “Gaelic”?
Depending on how it is used, “Gaelic” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “Gaelic” a common word?
“Gaelic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gaelic” have?
“Gaelic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of the Goidelic languages, especially Irish, Scottish, or Manx Gaelic.
