SNAPPY Synonyms: 465 Similar and Opposite Words

snappy

adjective

ˈsna-pē

Definition of snappy

as in stylish

being in the latest or current fashion that snappy outfit really should impress your date

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as in irritable

easily irritated or annoyed we tried to avoid her when she was acting snappy, which was all too often

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as in cold

having a low or subnormal temperature typically snappy weather for March

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as in lively

having much high-spirited energy and movement much snappy repartee at the party celebrating the new art gallery's opening

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as in rapid

moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy!

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as in smart

being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance the snappy outfits worn by the young, attractive staff at the hotel

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Recent Examples of snappy Written with an unmistakably Caribbean verve and snappy, conversational meter, Carrero defines his stance on Cuba in no uncertain terms. — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 See, the Cayenne Electric has an 800-volt charging architecture, which allows for very snappy recharging on a Level 3 DC system. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 Witty and fast-paced but still sweetly skeptical of deep connection, the project’s generally snappy script comes alive through Thompson’s impressive ambition and obvious love for strangers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 This snappy spanning entry is INFINITE SCROLL, a debut answer. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snappy

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Adjective

DeMellier’s founder, Mireia Llusia-Lindh, tapped the residential architect Nicolas Schuybroek to create a space that felt like a stylish home with vintage furniture, photography and architecture books and original work by female artists.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Specializing in a stylish suite of KD55 showerhead filters, the brand has recently been picked up by leading UK retailer Boots.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

Murray says her own experience has made her more understanding when female colleagues seem more tired or irritable than usual, particularly when the behavior is out of character.

— Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
Could be because for much of the running time, Abrams’ Jay Gardiner is up against what looks like a very large irritable sphincter.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritable

Adjective

The instigating weather system bringing the risk to the Southwest is an upper-level low — or a high altitude pocket of cold air, low pressure and spin.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
The case went cold until 2014, when Stockwell was located and interviewed by cold case detectives.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Fashion brands have been experimenting with livelier and more unconventional footwear designs in general lately, and that means interesting uses of color.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
No changes to the dinos, but the lighting overall felt more lively and theatrical.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of lively

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Craig was highly rated, and the plan to try to be more physical with Sammis’ pro-style attack in a league increasingly dominated by teams built in the trenches like Texas Tech, BYU and Utah seemed smart.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Having experienced the dial adjust the volume on its own while the case was in my pocket, a disable option seems smart.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

There has, however, been at least one particularly fashionable crossover.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Suiting has taken a turn within the last few years as men, from athletes to actors, are stepping into their most fashionable eras, embracing color and texture.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

Hundreds of people in Toledo, Ohio, remain evacuated from their homes as officials work to resolve a fiery chemical leak that began Tuesday.

— Lana Zak, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Here was the humble trade unionist, born into extreme poverty, standing up as a fiery-eyed tribune of the workers.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of fiery

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