pansy
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pansy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small cultivated garden flower with broad, often multicoloured petals.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle French pensée ("thought"), because the flower's drooping head was fancied to look like someone deep in thought.
Full origin of pansy →Frequently asked questions
What does “pansy” mean?
The word “pansy” means a small cultivated garden flower with broad, often multicoloured petals. In plain terms, a garden flower, or (as slang) an insult meaning someone is weak or cowardly.
How do you pronounce “pansy”?
“Pansy” is pronounced PAN-zee (/ˈpæn.zi/ in IPA).
How do you use “pansy” in a sentence?
Here is “pansy” used in a sentence: “Stop being a pansy and try the roller coaster.”
What part of speech is “pansy”?
“Pansy” is a noun.
Where does the word “pansy” come from?
The word “pansy” comes from Middle French. From Middle French pensée ("thought"), because the flower's drooping head was fancied to look like someone deep in thought.
How many meanings does “pansy” have?
“Pansy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small cultivated garden flower with broad, often multicoloured petals.