Icky and Lousy

Icky

Icky adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
Usage example: the novel has an icky sentimentality that makes my skin crawl

Lousy is a synonym for icky. In some cases you can use "Lousy" instead an adjective "Icky".

Lousy

Lousy adjective - Very bad.
Usage example: a lousy play

Icky is a synonym for lousy. You can use "Icky" instead an adjective "Lousy".

Nearby Words: louse, lousiness, lousing, loused
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