All hotshot synonyms
hotΒ·shot
H h noun hotshot
- dignitary β a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.
- someone β somebody
- figure β a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
- luminary β a celestial body, as the sun or moon.
- personage β a person of distinction or importance.
- hero β a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: He became a local hero when he saved the drowning child.
- star β any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
- personality β the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality.
- superstar β a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
- sausage β minced pork, beef, or other meats, often combined, together with various added ingredients and seasonings, usually stuffed into a prepared intestine or other casing and often made in links.
- frankfurter β Felix, 1882β1965, U.S. jurist, born in Austria: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1939β62.
- specialist β a person who devotes himself or herself to one subject or to one particular branch of a subject or pursuit.
- pro β in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
- artist β An artist is someone who draws or paints pictures or creates sculptures as a job or a hobby.
- musician β a person who makes music a profession, especially as a performer of music.
- magician β an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
- prodigy β a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability: a musical prodigy.
- navigator β Netscape Navigator
- flier β something that flies, as a bird or insect.
- pilot β a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
- know-it-all β a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
- windbag β Informal. an empty, voluble, pretentious talker.
- boaster β a chisel for boasting stone.
- blowhard β If you describe someone as a blowhard, you mean that they express their opinions very forcefully, and usually in a boastful way.
- brag β If you brag, you say in a very proud way that you have something or have done something.
adj hotshot
- talented β having talent or special ability; gifted.
- impudent β of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
- bold β Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- audacious β Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- blatant β You use blatant to describe something bad that is done in an open or very obvious way.
- unabashed β not ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldly certain of one's position.
- shameless β lacking any sense of shame: immodest; audacious.
- brilliant β A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- smart β having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
- self-assured β self-confident.
- fearless β without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- self-reliant β relying on oneself or on one's own powers, resources, etc.
- poised β (of a person) composed, dignified, and self-assured.
- complacent β A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.
- pompous β characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
- self-righteous β confident of one's own righteousness, especially when smugly moralistic and intolerant of the opinions and behavior of others.
- self-satisfied β feeling or showing satisfaction with oneself.
- adroit β Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions.
- proficient β well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- deft β A deft action is skilful and often quick.
- capable β If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
- skillful β having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- skilled β having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- accomplished β If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
- versed β of, relating to, or written in verse: a verse play.