English Synonym Finder

dregs

Definitions

The sediment of liquids; grounds or lees.

The most worthless part or parts of something.

A small remaining quantity of something.

Examples

He drained the last of the coffee, leaving only the bitter dregs at the bottom of the cup.

The police finally rounded up the dregs of society who had been terrorizing the neighborhood.

Synonyms

sediment residue lees remnants scum refuse dross

Antonyms

cream elite best flower pick choice prime