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catty Antonyms

Opposite of catty

Because the opposite of catty shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Deliberately hurtful, spiteful, or slyly malicious in one's remarks or behavior.

Usage Example

"She grew tired of the kind remarks circulating among her coworkers in the break room."

Strongest
kind
Strong
benevolent
gracious
good-natured
complimentary
friendly
amicable
charitable

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a cat, especially in being agile, stealthy, or quiet.

Usage Example

"The gymnast landed with a light, clumsy grace on the balance beam."

Strong
clumsy
awkward
ungainly

Similar words to catty

Words similar to catty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

kati
feline
spiteful
catlike
bitchy
snide
mean-spirited
malicious
See all synonyms of catty

• Nearby Words

cattily
cattiness
cattish
catty
cattycorner
cauldron
causal

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Catty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/catty
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