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单词 brassy
释义

brassy

adjective

ˈbra-sē How to pronounce brassy (audio)
brassier; brassiest
1
a
: shamelessly bold
a brassy reporter
b
: obstreperous
2
: resembling brass especially in color
3
: resembling the sound of a brass instrument
brassily
ˈbra-sə-lē How to pronounce brassy (audio)
adverb
brassiness
ˈbra-sē-nəs How to pronounce brassy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • arch
  • audacious
  • bold
  • bold-faced
  • brash
  • brassbound
  • brazen
  • brazen-faced
  • cheeky
  • cocksure
  • cocky
  • fresh
  • impertinent
  • impudent
  • insolent
  • nervy
  • sassy
  • saucy
  • wise
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Example Sentences

a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first
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Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

brassy

adjective

as in sassy
displaying or marked by rude boldness a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sassy
  • bold
  • brazen
  • saucy
  • brash
  • wise
  • cocky
  • cheeky
  • impudent
  • blunt
  • fresh
  • assertive
  • insolent
  • defiant
  • nervy
  • audacious
  • cocksure
  • cute
  • impertinent
  • brazen-faced
  • arch
  • brassbound
  • bold-faced
  • smart
  • obtrusive
  • unabashed
  • disrespectful
  • curt
  • unblushing
  • forward
  • shameless
  • flippant
  • mouthy
  • lippy
  • bluff
  • pert
  • flip
  • facetious
  • smart-alecky
  • smart-aleck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • timid
  • mousy
  • meek
  • shy
  • modest
  • demure
  • humble
  • mousey
  • retiring
  • proper
  • polite
  • courteous
  • genteel
  • deferential
  • respectful
  • mild
  • gentle
  • embarrassed
  • mannerly
  • abashed
  • shamefaced
  • inconspicuous
  • blushing
  • unobtrusive
  • ashamed
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