Hunky-dory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌhəŋ-kē-ˈdȯr-ē/ hun·ky-do·ry

Meaning & Definition of Hunky-dory

Hunky-dory (adjective)

  1. quite satisfactory, fine

Hunky-dory (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being to one's liking

    "if she just agrees to cooperate, everything will be hunky-dory"

    similar: agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good, jake (slang), OK, palatable, satisfactory
    related: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, scrumptious, welcome, acceptable, adequate, decent, passable, tolerable
    opposite: disagreeable, unsatisfactory
    near: bad, deficient, inferior, lousy, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, wanting, wretched, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hunky-dory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hunky-dory:

Slang: jake
agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good, OK, palatable, satisfactory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hunky-dory

Words with the opposite meaning of Hunky-dory:

disagreeable, unsatisfactory

Related Words for Hunky-dory

delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, scrumptious, welcome, acceptable, adequate, decent, passable, tolerable

Near Antonyms of Hunky-dory

bad, deficient, inferior, lousy, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, wanting, wretched, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Origin & Etymology of Hunky-dory

obsolete English dialect hunk home base + -dory (of unknown origin)

First known use: 1866

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunky-dory

What does "Hunky-dory" mean?

"Hunky-dory" means quite satisfactory, fine. As an adjective, it is defined as: quite satisfactory, fine.

What is another word for "Hunky-dory"?

Other words for "Hunky-dory" include agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good and jake. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hunky-dory" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hunky-dory"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hunky-dory". Common alternatives include agreeable, all right, alright, copacetic, ducky, fine, good, jake, OK and palatable.

What is the opposite of "Hunky-dory"?

Antonyms of "Hunky-dory" include disagreeable and unsatisfactory. Near antonyms include bad, deficient, inferior and lousy.

How do you use "Hunky-dory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hunky-dory" in a sentence: "if she just agrees to cooperate, everything will be hunky-dory".

Is "Hunky-dory" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hunky-dory" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Hunky-dory"?

"Hunky-dory" is pronounced /ˌhəŋ-kē-ˈdȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as hun·ky-do·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Hunky-dory"?

"Hunky-dory" comes from obsolete English dialect hunk home base + -dory (of unknown origin). First known use: 1866.