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SCHMALTZY Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word schmaltzy. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For SCHMALTZY

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dry
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

level-headed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exercising or showing good judgment

pragmatic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or concerning the theory of pragmatism

noun

• an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land

adjective satellite

• concerned with practical matters

• guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

realistic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

• of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism

adjective satellite

• representing what is real; not abstract or ideal

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

subtle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

• able to make fine distinctions

• working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

understated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting restrained good taste

unemotional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

unsentimental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination

Alternatives for DRY

Alternatives for LEVEL-HEADED

Alternatives for PRAGMATIC

Alternatives for REALISTIC

Alternatives for RESERVED

Alternatives for RESTRAINED

Alternatives for SUBTLE

Alternatives for UNDERSTATED

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