palsy-walsy

The word “palsy-walsy” has 4 syllables: pal-sy-wal-sy.

It's pronounced as /ˈpɔːlzi ˈwɔːlzi/.


What is synonym and antonym for palsy-walsy?

In the thesaurus, “palsy-walsy” has 2 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for palsy-walsy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for palsy-walsy

  • friendly
  • warm

Antonyms for palsy-walsy

  • alienated
  • antagonistic
  • cold
  • glacial
  • hostile
  • unfriendly

Meanings of palsy-walsy

  • adjective
    1. Very friendly, especially in an excessive or artificial way.

Example Sentences

  • Despite their initial differences, they became palsy-walsy after spending some time together.
  • The two celebrities appeared to be quite palsy-walsy at the charity event.
  • It's always awkward when coworkers try to act all palsy-walsy after a disagreement in the office.
  • The neighbors were surprisingly palsy-walsy once they discovered their shared love for gardening.
  • Their palsy-walsy behavior seemed forced, indicating they were not genuine friends.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to palsy-walsy, such as: alienated, antagonistic, cold, friendly, glacial, hostile, unfriendly.

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

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palsy

  • affectionate
  • comfortable
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  • destroy
  • disable
  • easy
  • freeze
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  • gracious
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  • impair
  • incapacitate
  • intimate
  • knock out
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  • palsy-walsy
  • paralysis
  • stun
  • warm
  • weaken

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