Icky and Jolly

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Icky adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.

Usage example: the novel has an icky sentimentality that makes my skin crawl

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Jolly is an antonym for icky.

Jolly adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Icky is an antonym for jolly.

Nearby Word: jollying

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Jolly and Icky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/icky/jolly

Icky & Jolly. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/icky/jolly>.

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