CHEEKY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

cheeky

adjective

ˈchē-kē

Definition of cheeky

as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness a cheeky comment about something that was none of her business

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Recent Examples of cheeky For the latter set, something a little cheekier, but still gentle, like a pastel bubblegum pink may do the trick. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 But as that cheeky headline indicates, one byproduct of her decision is that the novel won’t be available to purchase on Amazon—a feat nearly impossible to accomplish in a marketplace dominated by the ecommerce giant. — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026 Needlepoint Pillows Needlepoint in trendy decor stores and gift shops today often feature a cheeky saying. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 Kelly Clarkson had a cheeky response after a gust of wind nearly caused a wardrobe malfunction during her Las Vegas residency. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheeky

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Adjective

And another small change may also have benefited him, both mentally and timing-wise.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
And that’s both take-wise as well as diversity-wise and gender-wise and religion-wise and industry-wise.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 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

For a bold and vibrant fall hair transformation, consider colors with warm tones that add depth and glow to your look.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
It's got a two-cartridge hybrid ink system that makes your documents look fresh and crisp with detailed text and bold colors.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

Think bright citrus, fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and plenty of bubbles.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Blood Similar to cleaning urine stains, if the blood on your mattress is fresh, then start the process by soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel before cleaning the area.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fresh

Adjective

Jerusalem — Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank on Saturday and seized a home while its owner was inside in the latest brazen settler attack in the area.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Like her Match Game counterpart Brett Somers, Morgan became known for brash and brazen double entendres.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of brazen

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

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