Synonyms of picky
7 similar words
Another word for picky is choosy. Other synonyms of picky are particular.
Synonyms and similar words for picky
nounA picture.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- anal-retentive
- choosyTaking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements.
- finickyFastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
- fussy
- particularOf a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; fastidious.
- pedantic
Meaning of picky
- adjective Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
- adjective Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.
- noun A picture.
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Questions about synonyms of picky
- What is another word for picky?
- Picky has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as choosy and particular.
- What does picky mean?
- Picky means fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
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