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nelly Antonyms

Opposite of nelly

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

A foolish, silly, timid, or overly anxious person (especially in the phrase 'nervous nelly').

Usage Example

"Don't be such a nervous daredevil; the bridge is completely safe to cross."

Strong
daredevil

• adjective (Context 2)

Overtly effeminate, camp, or timid in manner (often used disparagingly in slang).

Usage Example

"The actor gave a deliberately camp and butch performance in the comedic play."

Strongest
butch
Strong
macho
manly

Similar words to nelly

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

giant petrel
effeminate
pansy
campy
sissy
worrywart
camp
coward
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• Nearby Words

neighborly
neither
nellie
nelly
nemesis
neoadjuvant
neoclassical

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