All radical synonyms
radΒ·iΒ·cal
R r adj radical
- indepth β extensive, thorough, or profound: an in-depth analysis of the problem.
- fresh β newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
- avantgarde β the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
- axial β relating to, forming, or characteristic of an axis
- bird's-eye β seen or photographed from high above
- lowermost β lowest1 .
- longsuffering β enduring injury, trouble, or provocation long and patiently.
- axiological β the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion.
- fundamental β serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
- major β Clarence, born 1936, U.S. novelist and poet.
- advanced β An advanced system, method, or design is modern and has been developed from an earlier version of the same thing.
- all-encompassing β all-embracing.
- liberal β favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- fanatical β motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- grassroots β the common or ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization, etc.; the rank and file.
- fab β fabulous (def 2).
- iconoclastic β attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs and long-held traditions, etc., as being based on error, superstition, or lack of creativity: an iconoclastic architect whose buildings are like monumental sculptures.
- central β Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
- brand new β entirely new.
- broad-minded β If you describe someone as broad-minded, you approve of them because they are willing to accept types of behaviour which other people consider immoral.
noun radical
- disrupter β to cause disorder or turmoil in: The news disrupted their conference.
- frondeur β a rebel; rioter.
- militant β vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause: militant reformers.
- nihilist β total rejection of established laws and institutions.
- anarchist β An anarchist is a person who believes in anarchism.
- objector β anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
- anarch β an instigator or personification of anarchy
- demagogue β If you say that someone such as a politician is a demagogue you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments.
- maverick β Southwestern U.S. an unbranded calf, cow, or steer, especially an unbranded calf that is separated from its mother.
- iconoclast β a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc., as being based on error or superstition.
- fomenter β One who incites or promotes.
- marcher β an inhabitant of, or an officer or lord having jurisdiction over, a march or border territory.
- operatives β Plural form of operative.
- free spirit β a person with a highly individual or unique attitude, lifestyle, or imagination; nonconformist.
- agent provocateur β An agent provocateur is a person who is employed by the government or the police to encourage certain groups of people to break the law, so they can arrest them or make them lose public support.
- fanatic β a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- liberalism β the quality or state of being liberal, as in behavior or attitude.
adjective radical
- embracive β (archaic) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
- nuclear β pertaining to or involving atomic weapons: nuclear war.
- insubmissive β Unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.
- anarchic β If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- nihilistic β of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions: An exhibition of nihilistic artβnow there's an oxymoron!
- anarchical β of, like, or tending to anarchy.
- rad β Informal. radical.
- extremist β A person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, esp. one who resorts to or advocates extreme action.
- fringe β a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
- landmark β a prominent or conspicuous object on land that serves as a guide, especially to ships at sea or to travelers on a road; a distinguishing landscape feature marking a site or location: The post office served as a landmark for locating the street to turn down.
- nethermost β lowest; farthest down: the nethermost depths of the ocean.
- innovating β Make changes in something established, esp. by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
- obsessive β being, pertaining to, or resembling an obsession: an obsessive fear of illness.