Synonyms & related words for effigy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of effigy — including image, simulacrum, likeness, portrait, picture, similitude. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to effigy

Explore words related to effigy — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include statue, waxwork, figurine, mammet, sculpture, statuette, depicting, statuary. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for effigy

Common synonyms for effigy include image, simulacrum, likeness, portrait, picture, similitude, photograph — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does effigy come from?

The word effigy breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fig-, from Latin fingo (“shape, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.