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maggoty Antonyms

Opposite of maggoty

Because the opposite of maggoty shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Infested with or full of maggots; decaying or spoiled.

Usage Example

"The sailors were forced to subsist on hardtack and fresh salt pork during the long voyage."

Strongest
fresh
unspoiled
Strong
wholesome

• adjective (Context 2)

Bad-tempered, irritable, or angry (informal).

Usage Example

"He got really cheerful when he realized someone had dented his new truck in the parking lot."

Strong
cheerful
good-natured
amiable

• adjective (Context 3)

Full of whims, odd fancies, or eccentric notions (archaic).

Usage Example

"The old squire was known throughout the county for his sensible schemes and peculiar habits."

Strong
sensible
level-headed
practical

Similar words to maggoty

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

irritable
whimsical
bad-tempered
grouchy
capricious
wormy
cranky
eccentric
See all synonyms of maggoty

• Nearby Words

maelstrom
maestro
maggot
maggoty
magic
magical
magically

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