BRASSY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

brassy

adjective

ˈbra-sē

Definition of brassy

as in bold

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

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Recent Examples of brassy Best purple shampoo Ideal for blonde and silver hair, this purple shampoo neutralizes brassy tones to maintain a more balanced color. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 The nightclub owner was in fact in love with a brassy performer who was the star of his show. — Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026 For any Kentucky Derby spectator at Churchill Downs or at home, the brassy Call to the Post is instantly recognizable—a goosebump-inducing trill that the race is about to begin. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brassy

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Adjective

By the time Hacks reached its fifth and final season, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) was still Deborah Vance — big earrings, bold looks and all.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Traditional toile patterns tend to tap bold blues and greens, but the chocolate hue is a decidedly autumnal shade.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

These cities make sense 🧳 ➤ Shedeur Sanders is wiser in Year 2 of Browns QB competition.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
In addition to playing in a more social and less competitive (skill-wise) genre, Jackbox is offering lower-spec games than its AAA competition.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of wise

Adjective

And Becca is so sassy too when Mel wants to try to do the examination.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
The writing, by Estelle Hoy and Justine Gelfman, was sassy and sharp, and the narrative exuded a whimsical lewdness that cut against the production’s overall slapstick sensibility.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sassy

Adjective

The channel’s support for Iran’s opposition turned more brazen in December, when the Islamic Republic faced another wave of demonstrations across the country.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Last year, a similarly brazen theft at the Louvre in Paris, France, put international attention on museum security.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brazen

Adjective

Using a microplane, grate some fresh Parmigiano Reggiano over the top of the salad.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Videos on social media published last week showed empty markets in Tehran and Karaj, with sellers complaining that their fresh produce is not being bought.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career.

— Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026
He’s known for his cocky attitude, teaming up with fellow hero Blue Beetle and traveling with his robot companion Skeets.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026

Definition of cocky

Adjective

Pat Oleszko, a 79-year-old performance artist who makes brash inflatables, began the year in obscurity and greeted the spring as a rock star.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The firm, backed by SoftBank and Goldman Sachs, was marred by employees who pointed to Garg’s reputation for being a brash leader.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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