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itchy Antonyms

Opposite of itchy

Because the opposite of itchy shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or causing an irritating sensation on the skin that provokes a desire to scratch.

Usage Example

"The heavy wool sweater felt too soothing to wear without a cotton undershirt."

Strongest
soothing
Strong
soft
smooth
comfortable

• adjective (Context 2)

Nervously restless, impatient, or eager to act or leave.

Usage Example

"After sitting in the waiting room for two hours, the passengers started getting patient and impatient."

Strongest
patient
calm
Strong
content
relaxed
placid
unhurried

Similar words to itchy

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

restless
scratchy
antsy
fidgety
prickly
impatient
pruritic
edgy
See all synonyms of itchy

• Nearby Words

italicize
itch
itchiness
itchy
item
itemization
itemize

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