saucy
The word “saucy” has 2 syllables: sau-cy
It's pronounced as /ˈsɑː.si/
What is synonym and antonym for saucy?
In the thesaurus, “saucy” has 50 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for saucy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for saucy
- arch
- assertive
- audacious
- bluff
- blunt
- bold
- bold-faced
- brash
- brassbound
- brassy
- brazen
- brazen-faced
- cheeky
- cocksure
- cocky
- combative
- contumelious
- curt
- cute
- defiant
- disrespectful
- facetious
- flip
- flippant
- forward
- fresh
- impertinent
- impudent
- insolent
- intrusive
- lippy
- meddlesome
- mouthy
- nervy
- obtrusive
- pert
- presumptuous
- rude
- sassy
- shameless
- smart
- smart-aleck
- smart-alecky
- smug
- snippy
- unabashed
- unblushing
- volatile
- weisenheiming
- wise
Antonyms for saucy
- abashed
- ashamed
- blushing
- courteous
- deferential
- demure
- embarrassed
- genteel
- gentle
- humble
- inconspicuous
- kind
- mannerly
- meek
- mild
- modest
- mousey
- mousy
- polite
- proper
- respectful
- retiring
- shamefaced
- shy
- timid
- unobtrusive
Meanings of saucy
- adjective
- Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
- Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
- Impudently bold; pert.
- Sharp; pungent; piquant.
- Mildly erotic.
Example Sentences
- She gave him a saucy smile before walking away.
- His saucy remarks made everyone laugh at the dinner table.
- The actress played a saucy character with a mischievous attitude.
- He enjoyed the saucy flavor of the spicy buffalo wings.
- The waiter responded with a saucy comeback that surprised the guests.
On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to saucy, such as: abashed, arch, ashamed, assertive, audacious, bluff, blunt.
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