mousey Meaning & Definition
What Does Mousey Mean?
Mousey is used as an adjective meaning of, relating to, or resembling a mouse. It can also mean quiet, stealthy.
Word Facts for Mousey
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmau̇-sē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | timid, mousy and fainthearted |
| Antonyms | adventuresome, adventurous and audacious |
| Comparative / superlative | mousier, mousiest |
| Adverb | mousily |
| First known use | 1812 |
Mousey Definition (Adjective)
- of, relating to, or resembling a mouse: such as
- quiet, stealthy
- timid, retiring
Mary was rather quiet and a bit mousy, but absolutely brilliant.
- grayish brown
mousy hair
Synonyms of Mousey
Mousey synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mousey
Mousey in a Sentence
Mary was rather quiet and a bit mousy, but absolutely brilliant.
mousy hair
a mousy little girl who hid behind her mother the entire time we were there
Word Forms & Grammar
mous·i·er
mous·i·est
mous·i·ly adverb
mous·i·ness noun
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mousier
mousiest
mousily
mousiness
mousinesses
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mousey (comparative mousier, superlative mousiest)
mousey (plural mouseys)
Words That Rhyme With Mousey
First Known Use
1812
How to Pronounce Mousey
The standard pronunciation of mousey is /ˈmau̇-sē/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mau̇).
Common Questions About Mousey
What part of speech is mousey?
Mousey is an adjective.
What is another word for mousey?
Close synonyms of mousey are timid, mousy and fainthearted. See the full list of mousey synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of mousey?
The opposite of mousey can be expressed with words like adventuresome, adventurous, audacious and bold.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of mousey?
The comparative form is mousier and the superlative form is mousiest.