mouthful
12 synonyms and 4 antonyms for mouthful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The amount of food or drink that fills the mouth at once.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
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.
Antonyms
How to use mouthful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a mouthful of food
quite a mouthful
give someone a mouthful
Etymology
From "mouth" plus "full," literally meaning "as much as fills the mouth."
Full origin of mouthful →Frequently asked questions
What does “mouthful” mean?
The word “mouthful” means the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth at once. In plain terms, a bite-sized amount, a tongue-twisting word, or an angry outburst of words.
How do you pronounce “mouthful”?
“Mouthful” is pronounced MOWTH-fuul (/ˈmaʊθfʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mouthful” in a sentence?
Here is “mouthful” used in a sentence: “He took a large mouthful of soup and burned his tongue.”
What is another word for “mouthful”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mouthful” include belt, chug, draft, draught, drink and gulp.
What is the opposite of “mouthful”?
The opposite of “mouthful” — its antonyms — are bootful, bucketful, cupful and gallon.
What part of speech is “mouthful”?
“Mouthful” is a noun.
How many meanings does “mouthful” have?
“Mouthful” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth at once.
