SASSY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

sassy

adjective

ˈsa-sē

Definition of sassy

as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness sassy kids shouting, "Out of our way, you old geezer!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of sassy This hanging gnome decoration lives up to the sassy, saucy personality commensurate with garden gnomes. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 Then step up your baggy jeans game with some sassy satin sandals for an extra feminine touch to offset the boyish, loose fit. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026 This book is what happens when a lonely child whose friends are mostly book & sitcom characters grows up and gets sassy. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 But Liberace was perhaps most beloved for his sassy patter with the audience, over-the-top costumes, and unforgettable performance style—which often involved him being driven onto the stage in a Rolls-Royce. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sassy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sassy

Adjective

Investing in infrastructure to boost revenue streams is wise, particularly at a club with no shareholders to act as benefactors.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The Bulls overcame a sloppy night penalty-wise, being flagged 15 times for 140 yards, including two penalties that wiped out touchdowns.

— Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

The American walks into a meeting room in Las Vegas’ New York-New York hotel, dressed in bold pink tracksuit bottoms, with the WBC welterweight title belt draped over his shoulder, talking as fast as his fists fly.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
In the American context, after all, Oscar season is just about the last place for broad, sustained attention to challenging studio fare, bold independents, international features and documentaries.

— Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

In the cheeky ad, Sweeney goes nude while posing with a variety of sports equipment including footballs and basketballs covering her.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Consider it a cheeky wink shared between only you and the designers behind this launch.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheeky

Adjective

Closer to home, San Francisco’s brassy Stinkfoot Orchestra was launched in 2021.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of brassy

Adjective

But with the newer franchises, the deepest wounds are still fresh, so unlike Kim Zolciak and Nene, opposing parties in those cities are having a harder time celebrating the sisterhood of it all.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Back then, Canales was a fresh-faced teenager who was seen as the future of Spanish football.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career.

— Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
He’s known for his cocky attitude, teaming up with fellow hero Blue Beetle and traveling with his robot companion Skeets.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of cocky

Browse Nearby Words

sass

sassy

sat

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Sassy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sassy. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of sassy

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

shofar

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Popular

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Games & Quizzes