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gnarly
The word “gnarly” has 2 syllables: gnar-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈnɑr.li/
What is synonym and antonym for gnarly?
In the thesaurus, “gnarly” has 85 synonyms and 24 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gnarly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gnarly
- abhorrent
- abominable
- aggravating
- annoying
- appalling
- awful
- bad
- beastly
- bilious
- bitter
- boss
- crappy
- cruddy
- crummy
- disagreeable
- disgusting
- displeasing
- distasteful
- dreadful
- fine
- foul
- galling
- ghastly
- god-awful
- great
- gross
- hairy
- harsh
- hateful
- hellish
- hideous
- horrendous
- horrible
- horrid
- icky
- invidious
- irritating
- keen
- loathsome
- lousy
- magnificent
- marvelous
- miserable
- nasty
- nauseating
- nauseous
- neat
- nifty
- noisome
- obnoxious
- obscene
- odious
- offensive
- repellent
- repugnant
- repulsive
- revolting
- revulsive
- rotten
- scandalous
- seamy
- sensational
- shocking
- sick
- sickening
- sour
- sucky
- superb
- swell
- ugly
- uncongenial
- unholy
- unlovely
- unpalatable
- unpleasant
- unpleasing
- unsavory
- unwelcome
- vexing
- vile
- villainous
- wicked
- wonderful
- wretched
- yucky
Antonyms for gnarly
- agreeable
- amiable
- charming
- cheery
- congenial
- delectable
- delicious
- delightful
- dreamy
- felicitous
- friendly
- good
- grateful
- gratifying
- jolly
- kindly
- nice
- palatable
- pleasant
- pleasing
- pleasurable
- satisfying
- sweet
- welcome
Meanings of gnarly
- adjective
- Used to describe something that is extreme, difficult, dangerous, impressive, or unpleasant, depending on the context.
Example Sentences
- That was a gnarly wave to surf!
- He got a gnarly cut on his knee while skateboarding.
- The mountain road was really gnarly and dangerous.
- She performed a gnarly trick on her skateboard.
- The movie features a gnarly monster that scares everyone.
On this page you'll find 109 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gnarly, such as: abhorrent, abominable, aggravating, agreeable, amiable, annoying, appalling.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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