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wriggly Synonyms

Another word for wriggly

Choosing another word for wriggly 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)

Moving or tending to move with quick, short twisting or squirming motions.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian had to hold the squirmy puppy firmly on the examination table."

Strongest
squirmy
wiggly
Strong
squirming
fidgety
restless
writhing

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a wavy, irregular, or twisting shape or line.

Usage Example

"The toddler drew several squiggly lines across the paper with a blue crayon."

Strongest
squiggly
Strong
wavy
twisting
sinuous
winding

Opposites of wriggly

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

still
straight
motionless
linear
immobile
stationary
direct
calm
See all opposites of wriggly

• Nearby Words

wretchedly
wretchedness
wriggle
wriggly
wright
wring
wringer

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