WIGGLY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

wiggly

adjective

Definition of wiggly

as in squirmy

making jerky or restless movements a can of wiggly worms

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Recent Examples of wiggly Black Hills South Dakota Most Midwesterners have to commit at least a week of vacation time to reaching and exploring western South Dakota’s squiggly, wiggly, scenic-drive paradise. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Other vipers are known to flick their tails, especially baby vipers with bright green or neon yellow tail tips that might appear like a wiggly worm to unsuspecting frogs. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 Teaching first grade has always involved dealing with wiggly and talkative kids. — Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026 At the edges of the channel, near the walls, Rout and Lim’s team saw rapid fluctuations of molecules — those were the wiggly nucleoporins. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026 The team then carefully lowers Caterpillar into the water, where the mother rushes to scoop her pup up as the two share a wiggly embrace. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 These collectible molds give your favorite (or most hated) dishes a jiggly, wiggly twist. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025 Those people under him are suckling on his piggly-wiggly titties. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025 Alvar Aalto’s wiggly vase is instantly recognizable—a collectible item that will properly commemorate the special occasion. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiggly

Adjective

Another personal fear Chase infused into the script was his dislike of dentists, which leads to several squirmy big-screen moments.

— William Earl, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
The screwworm is actually a parasitic fly named for its larvae, which look like squirmy worms.

— Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026

Definition of squirmy

Adjective

Most of the time, Mark just flails, complains, and pouts like a giant baby, and Affleck’s twitchy, rapid-fire delivery can’t give the character any life or depth.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
This Hansen feels like a twitchy, touchy embodiment of true-crime ambition.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of twitchy

Adjective

Both players are wriggly, elusive dribblers.

— Luke Bosher, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Medieval Christians looked at the very same phenomenon and imagined it as a reflection of divine will, the transformation of a wriggly worm into a flying jewel an earthly reminder of the transfiguration of Jesus to Christ.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of wriggly

Adjective

Legend has it Michael Jackson asked his security to keep fans away from him at a local dive bar, only to become upset when the locals were all too good at treating him like a normal person.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of upset

Adjective

Not that the type of people staying here are worried about getting anywhere; this is the private car and driver, door-to-door service type of clientele.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But instead of celebrating that success, Andi is worried she’ll be seen as an opportunist rather than a legitimate co-author.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of worried

Adjective

Everyone was in a good mood, if a little nervous about what was going to be discussed.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Alberto Hernandez Castillo, a Cuban national with lawful permanent residence in the United States, was also acting nervous, the agent said.

— David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of nervous

Adjective

As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Because of these risks, many conservation groups and lawmakers are anxious to see permanent protections.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of anxious

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