peachy
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for peachy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Resembling a peach in color, texture, or taste.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Resembling a peach in color, texture, or taste.
“Although this is an apricot pie, it tastes peachy.”
2. adj
Informal: fine or excellent — often said sarcastically to mean the opposite.
“"Everything's just peachy," she muttered after losing her third client that week.”
Opposites
Frequently asked questions
What does “peachy” mean?
The word “peachy” means resembling a peach in color, texture, or taste. In plain terms, peach-colored or peach-like; casually, "great" — though it's very often used sarcastically to mean things are actually going badly.
How do you pronounce “peachy”?
“Peachy” is pronounced PEET-shee (/ˈpiːt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “peachy” in a sentence?
Here is “peachy” used in a sentence: “The lipstick had a subtle peachy tint.”
What part of speech is “peachy”?
“Peachy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “peachy” have?
“Peachy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling a peach in color, texture, or taste.
