Antonyms for brassiness
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : bras-ee, brah-see |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbræs i, ˈbrɑ si |
Definition of brassiness
Origin :- "impudent," 1570s, from brass + -y (2). Cf. brazen. Sense of "debased and pretentious" is from 1580s, from brass as contrasted with gold; sense of "strident and artificial" is from 1865. Related: Brassily; brassiness.
- As in impudence : noun audacity
- As in daring : noun boldness
- As in venturesomeness : noun daring
- As in venturousness : noun daring
Synonyms for brassiness
- adventuresomeness
- adventurousness
- audaciousness
- audacity
- boldness
- brass
- brassiness
- braveness
- cheek
- chutzpah
- cockiness
- courageousness
- daredevilry
- daredeviltry
- daringness
- effrontery
- fearlessness
- gall
- grit
- guts
- impertinence
- impudence
- insolence
- nerve
- pluck
- rudeness
- salt
- sass
- spunk
- valiance
- venturesomeness
- venturousness
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