insular Synonyms & Antonyms
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Insular as an Adjective
Of, being, pertaining to, situated on, or resembling an island or islands.
Separate or isolated from the surroundings; having little regard for others' opinions or prejudices; provincial.
Having an inward-looking, standoffish, or withdrawn manner.
Relating to the insula in the brain.
Relating to insulin.
(often with a capital letter) Relating to the varieties of a language or languages spoken chiefly on islands. Insular Latin, Latin as it was spoken in Britain and Ireland. Insular Celtic, the Celtic languages of Britain, Ireland and also Brittany, as opposed to those spoken in mainland Europe other than Brittany. Insular Scandinavian, relating to the Icelandic and Faroese languages as opposed to the ones spoken in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
Of, pertaining to, being, or resembling an island or islands.
Situated on an island.
Separate or isolated from the surroundings; having little interaction with external parties; provincial.
Insular as a Noun
An islander.
Word Forms & Grammar
insular (comparative more insular, superlative most insular)
insular (plural insulars)
Words That Rhyme With Insular
Origin of Insular
Learned borrowing from Latin īnsulāris (“of or belonging to an island”), from īnsula (“an island”), of uncertain origin.[1]
Insular at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪnsjələ/ |
| Meaning | Of, being, pertaining to, situated on, or resembling an island or islands |
| Plural | insulars |
| Comparative / superlative | more insular, most insular |
Questions People Ask About Insular
Is insular an adjective or a noun?
Insular is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of insular?
The plural of insular is insulars.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of insular?
The comparative form is more insular and the superlative form is most insular.