Synonyms for Universal
Definition of universal
- adjective
- of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"
- applicable to or common to all members of a group or set; "the play opened to universal acclaim"; "rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys"
- adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations; "universal wrench", "universal chuck"; "universal screwdriver"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "universal"
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"Universal" in song lyrics
See how universal is used in real songs:
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"Combination of the elements, we're universal"
The 7A3 — 1/2 Bouldin, the Other 1/2 Ince -
"Signed with Universal"
Afroman — Just My Paranoia -
"It's our lives, it's all that's given, repercussions universal"
Alexipharmic — Fox News