trinket
A small, pretty object that is not worth much money.
trinket in a sentence
- Her shelf was crowded with trinkets from every seaside holiday.
- Mum bought a little trinket from the market stall, a shiny keyring that cost almost nothing.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to trinket?
- Ajewel
- Bornament
- Ctreasure
- Dgem
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B: ornament. The other three mean the opposite of trinket.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to trinket?
- Atreasure
- Bornament
- Ccharm
- Dbauble
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A: treasure. The other three mean nearly the same as trinket.
Words that mean something similar
ornament, charm, bauble
Words that mean the opposite
treasure, jewel, gem
More words about appearance & looks
- unkempt: Untidy and not looked after.
- unscathed: Not harmed or damaged at all.
- vibrant: Full of life, energy or bright colour.
- vivid: So bright or clear that it feels real.
- wondrous: So wonderful that it fills you with amazement.
- youthful: Seeming young, fresh and full of energy.
- adorn: To decorate something to make it look prettier.
- bedraggled: Wet, muddy and messy-looking.
More words to explore
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Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test