Say It Better in Russian: Powerful Synonyms You Need

Want to make your Russian sound richer and more natural? One effective way is to replace common words with stronger, more expressive Russian synonyms.

Here are a few examples:

  • большой — огромный, гигантский
  • интересный — занимательный, увлекательный
  • маленький — крохотный, крошечный
  • умный — разумный, мудрый
  • красивый — прекрасный, великолепный

⚠️ Keep in mind that synonyms may differ slightly in meaning or style, so it’s important to choose the right word depending on the context. For instance, ‘крохотный’ sounds more emotional than simply ‘маленький.

Using synonyms is not only useful for expanding your active vocabulary but also to sound more natural in Russian. Try adding some of them to your next conversation.

Here’s a link to a Russian thesaurus.

To be continued… More Russian synonyms coming soon!

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