itchy

adjective

Definition of itchynext
1
as in irritating
causing an unpleasant tingling sensation the child in the pew ahead of us kept tugging at his itchy church clothes

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2
as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire itchy sailors on shore leave

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Recent Examples of itchy Activating quickly can help reduce your chances of ending up with an intense, itchy rash. — Beth Krietsch, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026 The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 My mother dressed me like a little doll and my tights were itchy. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 July 2026 There are many ways to safely calm an itchy bug bite without scratching. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 In the summer, antihistamines such as Zyrtec, Claritin and Benadryl, along with other allergy medicines, can help relieve symptoms, like sneezing, itchy eyes and runny noses. — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 Spending time outdoors and exercising could increase the risk of impacts, including difficulty breathing, throat irritation and itchy eyes. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Being outside when the AQI is that high can have harmful health effects, including shortness of breath, throat irritation, itchy eyes, dizziness, fatigue, and a headache. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 July 2026 Some effects of breathing wildfire smoke include shortness of breath, coughing, itchy or watery eyes, headaches, rashes and itchiness. — Colleen E. Reid, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for itchy
  1. irritating
  2. passionate
  3. hot
  4. horny
  5. excited
Adjective
  • Like nails on a chalkboard, whining—an irritating blend of talking and crying—has the ability to make almost any parent either lose their temper or cave.
    — Debby Waldman, Parents, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, this is where our motivations become personal and perhaps even slightly irritating, especially if repressed emotions or sensitivities rise to the surface.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritating
Adjective
  • Demián is a tireless advocate for immigrants and Danny is a passionate champion of Latino voices and stories.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The twelve-time Olympic medalist is passionate about making sure that people like her are not kept out of the pool because of their condition.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Hundreds of firefighters are working long shifts to slow the Spokane Complex Fire ahead of hotter and drier conditions this weekend.
    — Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Those works appear particularly timely, as parts of Europe continue to bear the brunt of one of its hottest summers on record, forcing some museums and monuments to partially or entirely close.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hot
Adjective
  • White's bad-boy heartthrob status has given way to many horny memes, as well as curiosity about his love life.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • Her music owned up to being horny, garish, and superficial, but could scan as thin or cheap when held up to other kinds of ethical or political scrutiny.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Definition of horny
Adjective
  • This is because patients are increasingly excited to use wearables and other devices to gather more information and metrics regarding their own health.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of excited

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