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nosy Synonyms

Another word for nosy

Choosing another word for nosy depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing too much curiosity about other people's private affairs; prying or intrusive.

Usage Example

"She drew the living room curtains to keep the prying neighbors from peering inside."

Strongest
prying
meddlesome
snoopy
Strong
intrusive
inquisitive
curious
interfering
Weak
officious

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a prominent or large nose, or having a strong, distinctive aroma (especially of wine or tea).

Usage Example

"The sommelier described the vintage as a bold, aromatic red with notes of cedar and dark cherry."

Strong
aromatic
fragrant
redolent

Opposites of nosy

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

uninterested
indifferent
incurious
discreet
odorless
scentless
unconcerned
aloof
See all opposites of nosy

• Nearby Words

nostalgic
nostalgically
nostril
nosy
not
notability
notable

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