Picky: meaning, definitions and examples
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picky
[ หpษชki ]
person
Showing or requiring great attention to detail; difficult to please.
Synonyms
choosy, discriminating, fussy, selective.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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picky |
Often used to describe someone who is very specific about their preferences, sometimes to the point of being difficult to please. It can carry a negative connotation.
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selective |
Indicates someone who is very careful in choosing among various options, often implying discernment and good judgment. It generally has a neutral or positive tone.
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choosy |
Implies being very careful in making a choice or selecting among options, but generally less negative than 'picky'.
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fussy |
Similar to 'picky', this word often has a negative connotation and describes someone who is overly particular or demanding, especially in trivial matters.
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discriminating |
Describes someone with refined tastes who is able to make fine distinctions. It often has a positive connotation indicating good judgment.
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Examples of usage
- She was very picky about her food.
- He's very picky when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.
- The boss is picky about the presentation format.
thing
Of high quality and standard; carefully selected.
Synonyms
exclusive, premium, select, top-quality.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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picky |
Suitable for describing someone who is very particular and difficult to please, often in a negative or critical sense.
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premium |
Typically relates to products or services that are of high quality and come with a higher price, often implying superior standards.
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select |
Often describes a small, special group of people or things chosen for their superior quality.
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exclusive |
Used to describe something limited to a particular group or not available to everyone, often giving a sense of luxury or high status.
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top-quality |
Typically used to describe something of the best quality available.
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Examples of usage
- The restaurant serves picky dishes from around the world.
- She has a picky taste in fashion.
- The picky ingredients used in the recipe make it special.
Translations
Translations of the word "picky" in other languages:
๐ต๐น exigente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเคฟเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wรคhlerisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemilih
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะฑะฐะณะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wybredny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฐ้ฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท difficile
๐ช๐ธ quisquilloso
๐น๐ท titiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๊น๋ค๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุนุจ ุงูุฅุฑุถุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ vybรญravรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyberavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ izbirฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ vandlรกtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปาะฐะผะฟะฐะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ seรงici
๐ฒ๐ฝ quisquilloso
Etymology
The word 'picky' originated from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'pick', meaning to choose or select carefully. Over time, 'picky' has evolved to describe someone who is very selective or particular, often with a negative connotation. The term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who has specific preferences or high standards.
See also: pick, picked, picker, pickiness, picking, pickle, pickup.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,368 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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