|
|
Definition of Doormat
1. Noun. A person who is physically weak and ineffectual.
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Namby-pamby, Softie, Softy, Chicken, Crybaby, Wimp
2. Noun. A mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering.
Definition of Doormat
1. Noun. A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes. ¹
2. Noun. (figuratively) Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Doormat
1. a mat placed in front of a door [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Doormat
Literary usage of Doormat
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"doormat To-NiGHT. Л curious advertisement, that tells its own story, ...
Was doormat the agreed-upon symbol for a grim Paterfamilias, a jealous husband ? ..."
2. Business Correspondence Library by System Company (1910)
"The article sold was a doormat, and the sales letter opened with the sentence: "I
wish to apply for a position in your office," giving personality to the ..."
3. Naked Reading: Uncovering What Tweens Need to Become Lifelong Readers by Teri S. Lesesne (2006)
"Jaime is used to being a doormat. When her friend, Melissa, becomes pregnant at
fourteen, Jaime's life changes radically. (MS) Moore, Martha A. Matchit. ..."
Other Resources:
