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 Celebrity stylist Tracey Cunningham also took the actor from ombré bronde to a dimensional creamy-vanilla blonde without a brassy strand in sight. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2026 Indeed, the polar opposite of both Number One’s icy demeanor and Chapel’s long-suffering yearning, Majel is remembered by friends and colleagues as a boisterous, brassy, take-no-prisoners presence. — Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 As Judy goes barreling down the street, people stare, drivers yell, and the brassy Brooklynite throws up a finger. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 Closer to home, San Francisco’s brassy Stinkfoot Orchestra was launched in 2021. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brassy

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Adjective

President Kim Noltemy’s strategy, to divide labor and empower an array of specialists, is a bold counter to the traditional model of the all-powerful artistic and music director.

— Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Unfortunately, negotiating with Uber and DoorDash takes time, money, and lawyers, and though those repercussions might show up eventually, and maybe even prove effective, e-bike cowboys are getting bolder, faster, and more defiant by the day.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

Presumably reserved for subsequent seasons are his refusal to fight in Vietnam, activism, absences and comebacks, the Thrilla in Manila, the Rumble in the Jungle, Parkinson’s — though this is a good place to stop, arc-wise and art-wise.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
And as for Escola, the Tony-winning actor and writer's film-star curls landed right between Palmer's and Anderson's, style-wise, with a pageboy shape and that dramatic swoop teased and sculpted into an exaggerated shape for a cheeky finish.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

From the sofa, naturally, watching approximately 54 hours of people breaking up, with believable emotions but slightly sassier best friends than mortals have in real life.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026
Ego Nwodim had a sassy reaction to Shane Gillis following his controversial monologue on Saturday Night Live.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of sassy

Adjective

When Harry boosts a USB crypto wallet from a brazen young criminal and spoiled rich kid, Dylan (Will Price), Ben has no idea what to do with it—plugging it into his circa-1995 desktop personal computer sends the machine into a tailspin.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Lovato’s dress, courtesy of Fanci Club, was a deep shade of eggplant purple and topped off with a scarlet-red lace bralette, making for a brazen club-friendly outfit only enhanced by the even more noticeable shoes.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of brazen

Adjective

This will help to draw any excess moisture and keep the greens fresh for longer in the fridge.

— Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Things to do ☀️ New York-style bagels, a fresh manicure and a massage in the back of a sushi restaurant are on the agenda for ‘Scrubs’ actor Judy Reyes on her perfect Sunday.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed but mixture is still saucy, 30–35 minutes.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Their research included the study of the erotic novels penned by Spanish writer and fashion designer Álvaro Retana, who also wrote lyrics for saucy songs of the type that Cruz performs in La Bola Negra.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of saucy

Adjective

Winter plays Hogan Young, the charming, cocky and ambitious son of the Vice President, who has every intention of following his father into politics — and ultimately surpassing him.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Innanen‘s characters in the five-episode series include a manager lacking confidence, a cocky cruise specialist, an adventure expert who deeply fears adventure and a Francophile who hasn‘t left American soil since the late ’90s.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cocky

Adjective

In addition to the often brash aesthetic of that era's top sellers, Coach has been making high-quality pieces for decades with a more minimal, timeless approach.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
On the Lakers’ first possession of the game, Doncic got the ball at the top of the key, and he was being guarded by his new antagonist, Golden State‘s brash rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

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