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!"

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Recent Examples of sassy When Lovat basically laughs at him for throwing everything away for a woman, Brian drops a sassy line about still having his conscience when all this is through and then rides off with Ellen to warn Dougal what’s coming. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Who would come correct with a bitchy, sassy, screw-all-y’all response, and who would play it safe with a mild-mannered send-off? — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 Two of the sassier ladies set up chairs and offered to wipe firemen’s faces with moist towelettes. — Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 When Jane Fonda had the idea for the 1980 workplace comedy 9 to 5, her heart was set on casting Parton as sassy secretary Doralee Rhodes. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sassy

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Adjective

Presumably reserved for subsequent seasons are his refusal to fight in Vietnam, activism, absences and comebacks, the Thrilla in Manila, the Rumble in the Jungle, Parkinson’s — though this is a good place to stop, arc-wise and art-wise.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
And as for Escola, the Tony-winning actor and writer's film-star curls landed right between Palmer's and Anderson's, style-wise, with a pageboy shape and that dramatic swoop teased and sculpted into an exaggerated shape for a cheeky finish.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

President Kim Noltemy’s strategy, to divide labor and empower an array of specialists, is a bold counter to the traditional model of the all-powerful artistic and music director.

— Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Unfortunately, negotiating with Uber and DoorDash takes time, money, and lawyers, and though those repercussions might show up eventually, and maybe even prove effective, e-bike cowboys are getting bolder, faster, and more defiant by the day.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed but mixture is still saucy, 30–35 minutes.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Their research included the study of the erotic novels penned by Spanish writer and fashion designer Álvaro Retana, who also wrote lyrics for saucy songs of the type that Cruz performs in La Bola Negra.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of saucy

Adjective

The company’s cheeky name is reflected in its approach to phone design.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
And as for Escola, the Tony-winning actor and writer's film-star curls landed right between Palmer's and Anderson's, style-wise, with a pageboy shape and that dramatic swoop teased and sculpted into an exaggerated shape for a cheeky finish.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of cheeky

Adjective

As a cabaret musician who entertains the troops, Penélope Cruz is a wickedly brassy marvel—vamping up a storm one minute, grumbling about her menstrual cycle the next, and eventually coaxing even Sebastián out of his mopey shell.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
She is described as being deplorably old and having a potbelly, coppery hair, ugly features, and a brassy voice.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of brassy

Adjective

This will help to draw any excess moisture and keep the greens fresh for longer in the fridge.

— Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Things to do ☀️ New York-style bagels, a fresh manicure and a massage in the back of a sushi restaurant are on the agenda for ‘Scrubs’ actor Judy Reyes on her perfect Sunday.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

Winter plays Hogan Young, the charming, cocky and ambitious son of the Vice President, who has every intention of following his father into politics — and ultimately surpassing him.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Innanen‘s characters in the five-episode series include a manager lacking confidence, a cocky cruise specialist, an adventure expert who deeply fears adventure and a Francophile who hasn‘t left American soil since the late ’90s.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cocky

Adjective

The movie is an epic series of harrumphs and harangues, propelled from room to room—and, in time, out into the world beyond the estate—by a spirit of impudent absurdism and corrosive cynicism which seems to emanate from Digger himself.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Mantello wasn’t being impudent.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

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