BRASSY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

brassy

adjective

ˈbra-sē

Definition of brassy

as in bold

displaying or marked by rude boldness a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first

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Recent Examples of brassy Pick Three Naomi Fry on great entertainment from brassy broads. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026 Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026 Then, the brassy whistle of a bugle pierced the air, ringing in Greater Cincinnati's annual memorial service of law enforcement who died in the line of duty. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 May 2026 Best purple shampoo Ideal for blonde and silver hair, this purple shampoo neutralizes brassy tones to maintain a more balanced color. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for brassy

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Adjective

Still, the current team does have a rare shot at shaping an orchestra that is not only reliably exciting and frequently profound but also casually bold and genuinely fun — making for a crucial presence in the city as well as at Geffen Hall.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
His bold, unique style was an immediate hit with ad agencies, publications, the corporate world and in pop culture.

— BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

Kansas City slumped to a 6-11 finish in 2025, but the Kansas City defense remained in the top 10 and points and yards allowed league-wise.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Fernando Guerra, a professor at Loyola Marymount University, told my colleague Noah Goldberg that Raman might be wise not to simply focus on capturing the Pratt vote.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

Two of the sassier ladies set up chairs and offered to wipe firemen’s faces with moist towelettes.

— Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
When Jane Fonda had the idea for the 1980 workplace comedy 9 to 5, her heart was set on casting Parton as sassy secretary Doralee Rhodes.

— Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sassy

Adjective

Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days.

— Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career.

— Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
He’s known for his cocky attitude, teaming up with fellow hero Blue Beetle and traveling with his robot companion Skeets.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of cocky

Adjective

Lizzie and Bridget’s Relationship in Monster The show quickly portrays a dynamic between Lizzie and Bridget, with Bridget’s brash, uninhibited manner drawing out the more reserved and stoic Lizzie.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
His restrained demeanor contrasts with Moreno, the brash former car dealer who entered politics as an outsider.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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