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Synonyms of handy

5 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for handy is crafty. Other synonyms of handy are at hand, on hand, to hand and wristy. The opposite of handy is awkward.

Synonyms and similar words for handy

adjectiveNearby, within reach.

  • at handWithin easy reach; nearby.
  • on handAvailable; ready; in stock.
  • to handReadily available; within easy reach; nearby.

adjectiveDexterous, skilful. (of a person).

nounA hand job.

Opposite of handy

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • awkwardLacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

Meaning of handy

  1. adjective Easy to use, useful.
  2. adjective Nearby, within reach.
  3. adjective Dexterous, skilful. (of a person).

Full definition of handy

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Questions about synonyms of handy

What is another word for handy?
Handy has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crafty, at hand, on hand, to hand and wristy.
What is the opposite of handy?
The opposite of handy is awkward.
What does handy mean?
Handy means easy to use, useful.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: handy (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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