dolt Meaning & Definition
What Does Dolt Mean?
As a noun, dolt means A stupid person; a blockhead or dullard. As a verb, it means To behave foolishly.
Dolt at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɒlt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | stupid, stupid person and poor fish |
| Plural | dolts |
| Verb forms | dolts, dolting, dolted |
Dolt Definition (Noun)
- A stupid person; a blockhead or dullard.
Dolt as a Verb
- To behave foolishly.
- To fool; to trick
Synonyms of Dolt
Dolt synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dolt
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Dolt in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dolt (plural dolts)
dolt (third-person singular simple present dolts, present participle dolting, simple past and past participle dolted)
Origin of Dolt
First used as a noun in Early Modern English, from dialectal English dold (“stupid, confused”), from Middle English dold, a variant of dulled, dult (“dulled”), past participle of dullen, dollen (“to make dull, make stupid”), from dull, dul, dwal (“stupid”). More at dull.
Dolt Pronunciation
Dolt is pronounced //dɒlt// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dolt
Is dolt a noun or a verb?
Dolt is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dolt?
Words with a similar meaning to dolt include stupid, stupid person and poor fish. See the full list of dolt synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dolt?
The plural of dolt is dolts.
What is the past tense of dolt?
The past tense of dolt is dolted. The present participle is dolting.