Synonyms of brassy

brassy

adjective

ˈbra-sē 

as in bold

displaying or marked by rude boldness

a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bold
• wise
• sassy
• brazen
• fresh
• saucy
• cocky
• brash
• blunt
• impudent
• cheeky
• insolent
• assertive
• defiant
• audacious
• cocksure
• nervy
• cute
• impertinent
• brazen-faced
• bold-faced
• arch
• smart
• obtrusive
• brassbound
• disrespectful
• unabashed
• curt
• forward
• unblushing
• shameless
• bluff
• flippant
• mouthy
• flip
• pert
• smart-aleck
• facetious
• smart-alecky
• lippy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• timid
• meek
• shy
• modest
• humble
• proper
• retiring
• polite
• mousy
• courteous
• genteel
• respectful
• deferential
• mild
• demure
• gentle
• ashamed
• embarrassed
• inconspicuous
• unobtrusive
• mannerly
• abashed
• shamefaced
• blushing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brassy

His theater group the Mechanicals is preparing a stage adaptation of a 1974 French-Canadian film called Once Upon a Time in the East, in which Jimmy will play a brassy singer named Carmen — a clear indication that commercial success is not one of its top priorities. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026

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