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handy

The word “handy” has 2 syllables: hand-y

It's pronounced as /ˈhæn.di/

What is synonym and antonym for handy?

In the thesaurus, “handy” has 13 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for handy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for handy

  • accessible
  • adept
  • capable
  • clever
  • convenient
  • cunning
  • deft
  • dexterous
  • dextrous
  • graceful
  • proficient
  • skilled
  • skillful

Antonyms for handy

  • awkward
  • clumsy
  • distant
  • far
  • fumbling
  • gauche
  • handless
  • heavy-handed
  • inaccessible
  • inconvenient
  • remote
  • stiff
  • uncomfortable
  • uneasy
  • ungainly
  • unhandy
  • unreachable
  • untouchable
  • wooden

Meanings of handy

  • adjective
    1. Easy to use, useful.
    2. Nearby, within reach.
    3. Of a person: dexterous, skilful.
    4. Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.
    5. Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.
  • noun
    1. A hand job.
    2. A handgun.

Example Sentences

  • This tool is very handy for fixing small appliances around the house.
  • She always keeps a notebook handy to jot down her ideas.
  • The guidebook proved to be quite handy during their trip to the mountains.
  • Having a flashlight handy in case of power outages is always a good idea.
  • He’s a handy person to have around when something needs repairing.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handy, such as: accessible, adept, awkward, capable, clever, clumsy, convenient.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

accessible

  • affordable
  • available
  • convenient
  • handy
  • obtainable
  • popular
  • reachable
  • understandable
  • usable

gadgety

  • adventurous
  • convenient
  • creative
  • fresh
  • gimmicky
  • handy
  • imaginative
  • ingenious
  • innovative
  • inventive
  • neat
  • nifty
  • novel
  • original
  • practical
  • useful
  • visionary

hand-to-hand

  • animal
  • close-in
  • convenient
  • corporal
  • corporeal
  • handy
  • physical
  • somatic

handyman

handypeople

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