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 This polished mid-rise pair has a crisp silhouette that goes effortlessly with pretty blouses, lightweight cardigans, and snappy blazers for the office. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Clinton may have been largely liquid beneath his jacket but his speech — snappy, internationalist, with good-luck messages delivered in both Spanish and German — was a triumph. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Brine-curing tends to keep the olives’ color brighter and gives them a snappy texture, too, says Brad Hedeman, the head of marketing and product selection for Zingerman’s Mail Order. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work, with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snappy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snappy

Adjective

Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of stylish

Adjective

The symptoms are so delayed that people often blame them on food poisoning, irritable-bowel syndrome, gluten intolerance.

— Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Cancer could be affectionate and chatty one moment, and withdrawn and irritable the next, with little to no explanation.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Definition of irritable

Adjective

Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.

— Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Vibrant banners will fill the land alongside lively Spanish music.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
On East Passyunk Avenue, Supérette is a lively French wine bar, market and bottle shop where rosé and pastis are enjoyed with snacks like duck prosciutto and raclette sandwiches.

— Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of lively

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Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

Queen was known for her great eye and her ability to discern what was original and fashionable.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
One of them, the Piscine Deligny, became one of the city’s most fashionable spots, eventually hosting swimming events for the 1900 Paris Olympics.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of fashionable

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