brassy

12 synonyms and 1 antonym for brassy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Similar in appearance to brass.

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Similar in appearance to brass.

“The cup had a brassy color.”

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(informal) Rude and overly confident; cheeky.

“Don’t get brassy with me, young lady!”

Opposites

ashamed

Formed from brass and -y (a suffix forming adjectives meaning “having the quality of”).

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