Synonyms of catty

catty

adjective

as in malicious

having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it

a catty remark that served only to hurt their feelings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• malicious
• cruel
• vicious
• hateful
• nasty
• bitchy
• spiteful
• bad
• virulent
• bitter
• malignant
• malevolent
• venomous
• jealous
• malign
• despiteful
• poisonous
• mean
• harsh
• obnoxious
• vindictive
• hostile
• evil
• vitriolic
• acrimonious
• unkind
• snotty
• envious
• devious
• snide
• derogatory
• resentful
• contemptuous
• snakelike
• rancorous
• scornful
• disparaging
• opprobrious
• jaundiced
• disdainful
• scurvy
• unloving
• mean-spirited
• caustic
• unkindly
• scoundrelly
• baneful
• deprecating
• baleful
• scathing
• inimical
• acrid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loving
• benign
• benevolent
• sympathetic
• warm
• good
• kind
• compassionate
• cordial
• friendly
• pleasant
• amiable
• sweet
• agreeable
• kindly
• nice
• genial
• affable
• gracious
• amorous
• affectionate
• unmalicious
• kindhearted
• benignant
• good-hearted
• warmhearted
• humane
• tender
• noble
• altruistic
• humanitarian
• tenderhearted
• philanthropic
• magnanimous
• high-minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catty

Tortuga’s signature restaurant, Bamboo, sits catty-corner to the pool, and has a dining room with blush pink walls—a color handpicked by Oscar de la Renta. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

With Daniel being tied to Armand, and the journalist turned documentarian having a catty, antagonistic relationship with Lestat, much of how he was turned and the real reason for why is left a mystery. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026

Yes, remarks those catty modernists made about their host could be less than savory, but Stein wasn’t bothered. — Emily Cox, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026

Long gone are the days of catty rivalries between Tonya and Nancy, Michelle and Tara. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 Feb. 2026