Children's, Intermediate and Advanced Online English Dictionary & Thesaurus

Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
   
Display options
Show syllables
Show Lookup History
Double-Click Lookup
  Show Spanish support
 
Pronunciation
Wordsmyth
  Phonics
  IPA
 
Entry formats
Standard
  Classic
   

a·non·y·mous

anonymous

pronunciation:
na n mihs
part of speech: adjective
definition: of unknown identity, as an author or donor.
The crime was reported by an anonymous caller.The donor of the gift wished to remain anonymous.
synonyms:
innominate, nameless
similar words:
faceless, unknown
derivation: anonymously (adv.)