calvary
nounHow many syllables in calvary?
There are 3 syllables in the word calvary.How to pronounce calvary:
Definition of calvary:
- calvary (noun):
- noun. a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
- an open-air representation of the crucifixion of jesus
Synonyms for calvary:
affliction
agony
calamity
cross
curse
golgotha
hell
horror
jerusalem
martyrdom
misery
misfortune
murder
nightmare
ordeal
thorn
torment
torture
tragedy
trial
tribulation
Antonyms for calvary:
advantage
aid
benefit
blessedness
blessing
bliss
blissfulness
calm
cheer
cheerfulness
cheeriness
comfort
content
contentment
convenience
delight
ease
ecstasy
elatedness
elation
enjoyment
euphoria
exhilaration
exuberance
exultation
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