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icky Synonyms

Another word for icky

Choosing another word for icky depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unpleasantly sticky, slimy, or distasteful to the touch or sight; disgusting.

Usage Example

"The toddler refused to eat the oatmeal because he thought the texture was yucky."

Strongest
yucky
gross
nasty
Strong
disgusting
repulsive
foul
unpleasant
vile

• adjective (Context 2)

Slightly unwell, nauseous, or emotionally uncomfortable.

Usage Example

"She felt a bit queasy after riding the spinning carnival attraction three times in a row."

Strongest
queasy
Strong
sickly
unwell
nauseous
lousy
uneasy

Opposites of icky

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

appealing
well
pleasant
healthy
fine
comfortable
delightful
clean
See all opposites of icky

• Nearby Words

icing
ick
ickiness
icky
icon
iconic
iconically

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