Another word for ceiling | Synonyms for ceiling

Another word for ceiling

ceiling Synonyms

ceiling

n.

roof, dome, baldachin, canopy, topside covering, cover, plafond, planchement (both French), upper limit.

Types of ceilings include: groined, beamed, timbered, plaster, cove, fan vaulting,

hit the ceiling*

become angry, lose one's temper, fume; see rage 1.

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Another word for ceiling

noun

The greatest amount or number allowed:

limit, limitation, maximum. See limited

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The ceiling began to crumble.
The walls and ceiling glittered with gold and precious gems.
She stared at the ceiling, enjoying the breeze skating through the windows.
A window in the ceiling opened.
Alex lifted his brows and turned his palms up to the ceiling in defeat.

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