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cockily Synonyms

Another word for cockily

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a conceited, brash, or overly self-confident manner.

Usage Example

"The rookie grinned arrogantly at the defending champion before stepping onto the court."

Strongest
arrogantly
conceitedly
brashly
Strong
smugly
boastfully
haughtily
presumptuously
impudently

Opposites of cockily

The opposite of cockily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

humbly
modestly
diffidently
meekly
timidly
shyly
bashfully
See all opposites of cockily

• Nearby Words

cockerel
cockeyed
cockfight
cockily
cockiness
cockle
cocklebur

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cockily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cockily
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