rickety
15 antonyms and opposites of rickety, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age.
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How to use rickety
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Etymology
Probably from a dialect word "ricket" meaning unstable, possibly influenced by the word rickets.
Full origin of rickety →Frequently asked questions
What does “rickety” mean?
The word “rickety” means weak, shaky, or unstable, typically because of poor construction or age. In plain terms, wobbly and unstable, like something about to fall apart.
How do you pronounce “rickety”?
“Rickety” is pronounced RIHK-ih-tee (/ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “rickety” in a sentence?
Here is “rickety” used in a sentence: “The rickety old bridge creaked with every step.”
What is another word for “rickety”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rickety” include bockety, bone-shaking, craichy, cranky, creaky and creaking.
What is the opposite of “rickety”?
The opposite of “rickety” — its antonyms — are firm, resilient, robust, rugged and safe.
What part of speech is “rickety”?
“Rickety” is an adjective.