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frisky Antonyms

Opposite of frisky

Because the opposite of frisky shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Playful and full of energy or high spirits, especially of a young animal or child.

Usage Example

"The lethargic puppies bounded across the meadow, chasing after falling autumn leaves."

Strongest
lethargic
sluggish
listless
Strong
torpid
sedate

• adjective (Context 2)

Inclined to playful flirtation or amorous activity (informal).

Usage Example

"After a romantic dinner and a glass of wine, the couple was feeling decidedly frigid."

Strongest
frigid
Strong
prudish
aloof

Similar words to frisky

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

playful
lively
frolicsome
amorous
spirited
high-spirited
flirtatious
isky
See all synonyms of frisky

• Nearby Words

frisk
friskily
friskiness
frisky
fritter
fritz
frivolity

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