Synonyms of cheeky

cheeky

adjective

ˈchē-kē 

as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness

a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of cheeky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bar Lina Hidden underneath the Lina Stores deli on Brewer Street, Bar Lina is a cheeky spot to grab cocktails after indulging in a fresh plate of pasta. —Rachel Dube, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Mar is a rising star with a bright future ahead, blending legacy with her cheeky artistic flair. —Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2024

Chavez even gave fans a cheeky look at another very revealing outfit — this one with a fringe belt layered over hot pants. —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2024

This neon sign manages to combine both of those things for a cheeky lil bit of decor for your home. —Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024