Synonyms & related words for filigree

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of filigree — including ornament, fretwork, tracery, lacework. 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 filigree

Explore words related to filigree — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include filagree, inlaid, ornate, openwork, pendant, guilloche, ormolu, enameler. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for filigree

Common synonyms for filigree include ornament, fretwork, tracery, lacework — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does filigree come from?

The word filigree breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: fili-, from Latin filum (“thread”); and -gree, from Latin granum (“grain, seed”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.