Synonyms & related words for zany

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of zany — including wacky, goofy, clownish, silly, kooky, madcap. 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 zany

Explore words related to zany — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include buffoonish, goofball, zaniness, wackiness, daffiness, bozo, goofiness, comicality. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for zany

Common synonyms for zany include wacky, goofy, clownish, silly, kooky, madcap, comical, hilarious — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does zany come from?

The word zany breaks down into one root of Italian origin: the root zany-, from Italian gianni (“clown servant (from Giovanni)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.