Mousy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈmau̇-sē/

Meaning & Definition of Mousy

Mousy (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or resembling a mouse
  2. quiet, stealthy
  3. timid, retiring

Mousy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. easily frightened

    "a mousy little girl who hid behind her mother the entire time we were there"

    similar: fainthearted, fearful, fearsome, scary, shy, skittish, timid, timorous, tremulous
    related: chicken, chickenhearted, chicken-livered, cowardly, craven, dastardly, gutless, lily-livered, milk-livered (archaic), poltroon, pusillanimous, spineless, unheroic, yellow, jittery, jumpy, spooky, anxious, apprehensive, nervous, afraid, alarmed, horrified, panicked, panicky, panic-stricken, scared, shocked, spooked, startled, terrified, terrorized, unnerved
    opposite: adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, hardy, venturesome, venturous
    near: brave, courageous, dauntless, doughty, fearless, gallant, greathearted, heroic, intrepid, lionhearted, stalwart, stout, stouthearted, undaunted, valiant, valorous, assured, confident, self-assured, self-confident, determined, firm, game, plucky, resolute, undeterred, unflinching, unswerving, mettlesome, spirited, spunky

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mousy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mousy:

fainthearted, fearful, fearsome, scary, shy, skittish, timid, timorous, tremulous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mousy

Words with the opposite meaning of Mousy:

adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, hardy, venturesome, venturous

Related Words for Mousy

chicken, chickenhearted, chicken-livered, cowardly, craven, dastardly, gutless, lily-livered, milk-livered, poltroon, pusillanimous, spineless, unheroic, yellow, jittery, jumpy, spooky, anxious, apprehensive, nervous, afraid, alarmed, horrified, panicked, panicky, panic-stricken, scared, shocked, spooked, startled

Near Antonyms of Mousy

brave, courageous, dauntless, doughty, fearless, gallant, greathearted, heroic, intrepid, lionhearted, stalwart, stout, stouthearted, undaunted, valiant, valorous, assured, confident, self-assured, self-confident, determined, firm, game, plucky, resolute, undeterred, unflinching, unswerving, mettlesome, spirited

Word Forms of Mousy

Inflections: mousier, mousiest

Derived words: mousily (adverb), mousiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mousy

First known use: 1812

Frequently Asked Questions about Mousy

What does "Mousy" mean?

"Mousy" means of, relating to, or resembling a mouse. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or resembling a mouse.

What is another word for "Mousy"?

Other words for "Mousy" include fainthearted, fearful, fearsome, scary, shy, skittish, timid and timorous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mousy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mousy"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mousy". Common alternatives include fainthearted, fearful, fearsome, scary, shy, skittish, timid, timorous and tremulous.

What is the opposite of "Mousy"?

Antonyms of "Mousy" include adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy and hardy. Near antonyms include brave, courageous, dauntless and doughty.

How do you use "Mousy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mousy" in a sentence: "a mousy little girl who hid behind her mother the entire time we were there".

Is "Mousy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mousy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Mousy"?

"Mousy" is pronounced /ˈmau̇-sē/.

What is the origin of the word "Mousy"?

First known use: 1812.