Antonyms for feather in cap
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : feth -er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛð ər |
Definition of feather in cap
Origin :- Old English feðer "feather," in plural, "wings," from Proto-Germanic *fethro (cf. Old Saxon fethara, Old Norse fioþr, Swedish fjäder, Middle Dutch vedere, Dutch veder, Old High German fedara, German Feder), from PIE *pet-ra-, from root *pet- "to rush, to fly" (see petition (n.)). Feather-headed "silly" is from 1640s. Feather duster attested by 1858. Figurative use of feather in (one's) cap attested by 1734.
- As in laurels : noun credit, praise
- As in prize : noun award, winnings
- As in award : noun prize or reward
- As in reward : noun payment, prize
- As in triumph : noun victory, achievement
- As in victory : noun win, success
- As in crowning achievement : noun success story
- As in guerdon : noun reward
- As in conquest : noun enchantment; person enchanted
Synonyms for feather in cap
- acclaim
- accolade
- accomplishment
- achievement
- acquirement
- acquisition
- adherent
- adjudication
- admirer
- advantage
- allotment
- appreciation
- ascendancy
- attainment
- award
- badge
- bays
- benefit
- best seller
- bestowal
- big hit
- big win
- blue ribbon
- bonus
- bounty
- bull's-eye
- cake
- captivation
- capture
- carrot
- catch
- championship
- chef d'oeuvre
- cinch
- citation
- classic
- clean sweep
- comeuppance
- commendation
- compensation
- conferment
- conferral
- conquest
- control
- coup
- crown
- crowning accomplishment
- crowning stroke
- cue
- decision
- decoration
- decree
- defeat
- defeating
- destruction
- distinction
- dividend
- dominion
- donation
- endowment
- enthrallment
- enticement
- fame
- fan
- feat
- feather in cap
- feather in one's cap
- first place
- follower
- fringe benefit
- gain
- garland
- gift
- glory
- gold
- gold star
- goodies
- grand slam
- grant
- gravy
- grease
- guerdon
- haul
- hit
- hole in one
- home run
- homer
- honor
- honorarium
- icing on the cake
- inducement
- jackpot
- just deserts
- killing
- kudos
- laurel
- laurels
- loot
- masterpiece
- masterwork
- medal
- meed
- Meisterstuck
- merit
- mission accomplished
- order
- overthrow
- payoff
- perks
- pickings
- pillage
- plum
- plunder
- possession
- prem
- premium
- presentation
- prestige
- privilege
- prize
- profit
- punishment
- purse
- pushover
- recognition
- recompense
- remuneration
- renown
- repayment
- requital
- retribution
- return
- reward
- riot
- salve
- scholarship
- score
- seduction
- sell
- sensation
- shoo-in
- showpiece
- smash hit
- smash-hit
- splash
- spoil
- spoils
- stakes
- strokes
- subjugation
- success
- superiority
- supporter
- supremacy
- sure bet
- sure thing
- surmounting
- swag
- sweep
- sweetener
- takeover
- the gold
- tip
- title
- tour de force
- triumph
- trophy
- upper hand
- upset
- vanquishing
- vanquishment
- verdict
- wages
- walkover
- win
- windfall
- winning
- work of a master
- work of a past master
- worshiper
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