peachy keen

adjective

Definition of peachy keennext
as in excellent
of the very best kind back is the days when a wienie roast was a peachy keen way to spend a date

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Recent Examples of peachy keen When a couple heads to a cabin in the woods, everything seems peachy keen until a mysterious cake shows up. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 5 June 2026 Is everybody feeling peachy keen? — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026 But not everything is peachy keen in the newsroom. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 Despite Bernstein’s assertions that everything is peachy keen and that strikes are a good sign, the White House was about to rush a team to Detroit to help expedite the discussions. — Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023 Daniel Caesar had a peachy keen performance thanks in part to Justin Bieber — a guest performance that was arguably day one’s worst kept secret. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2022 To complement her ultra-long peachy keen Oscar de la Renta gown, makeup artist Rob Rumsey created a feline eye look with not-too-sharp-not-too-subtle kitten flicks and fluttery lashes. — Devon Abelman, Allure, 13 Sep. 2021 Everything is peachy keen in the lives of the teens until Zoya (Whitney Peak) enrolls at school. — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 July 2021 Those changes over time can take a system where everything was peachy keen and transform it into one that transitions, out of equilibrium, to something entirely different. — Ethan Siegel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peachy keen
  1. excellent
  2. wonderful
  3. lovely
  4. great
  5. awesome
  6. terrific
  7. superb
  8. fabulous
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Their sorrowful slow-dance, at first with the air and then with each other, set to the ensemble evoking the crooning of a record player, is just wonderful.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There is a wonderful offhand quality to their scenes together.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin's one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The 39-year-old Crosby broke his tie with Kings great Marcel Dionne by scoring his 1,772nd point when Evgeni Malkin’s one-timer deflected in off him in the second period.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Students gathered under the stars in Hawaii recently to explore the awesome nature of the night sky together.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But if that’s one step too many, skip it—the stew will still be awesome.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of awesome
Adjective
  • Some of the production’s strongest moments feature this sort of tricky tonal pivot, as when a punkish gamer (a terrific Wren Rivera) is unveiled as the gleeful consultant who selects organ recipients using an algorithm.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • At the center is a terrific vocal performance by Hader, who captures the spirit of a Cat in the Hat for a new generation.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of terrific
Adjective
  • La Dame utilizes some ingredients only seen here, such as France’s superb Normandy butter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • His ability to capture Haymitch’s warmth and charm and then weave that into the rage and heartbreak the Hunger Games sparks is superb.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • The simple almond toe looks fabulous peeking out from under a pair of wide-leg jeans or trousers, and the side zipper adds just enough detail to avoid looking too plain.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • If budget’s no matter, go all out with a fabulous diamond tennis bracelet from Blue Nile.
    — Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fabulous

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“Peachy keen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peachy%20keen. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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