Chapter Nightly to Nyssa of N by Soule's Synonymes

Nightly to Nyssa

Nightly, a. Nocturnal.

Nightmare, n. Incubus.

Night-walker, n. Somnambulist, sleep-walker, noctambulist.

Nihilism, Nihility, n. Nothingness, nothing, non-existence, nonentity, nullity.

Nimble, a. Agile, lively, brisk, active, smart, quick, spry, ready, alert, sprightly, swift, light, expeditious, speedy, prompt, expert.

Nimble-fingered, a. Dexterous, deft, adroit, expert, skilful.

Nimble-footed, a. Fleet, fast, swift.

Nimbleness, n. Briskness, smartness, agility, spryness, alertness, activity, sprightliness, celerity, speed, swiftness.

Nimble-witted, a. Quick-witted, ready.

Nimbus, n.

1. Halo.

2. Raincloud.

Nincompoop, n. Fool, blockhead, dunce, simpleton (colloq.).

Ninekiller, n. Shrike, butcher-bird (Lanius septentrionalis).

Ninepins, n. pl. Skittles.

Ninny, n. [A contr. for Nincompoop.] Simpleton, fool, blockhead, dunce.

Nip, v. a.

1. Pinch, compress, squeeze, gripe.

2. Clip, cut off, sever.

3. Blast, destroy, ruin, frost.

4. Benumb, chill.

5. Bite, vex.

Nip, n.

1. Pinch, bite.