Synonyms for niggly
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Bad-tempered, especially about trivial details.
Example sentences
- exacting Ziri is even more hellbent on exacting revenge.
- fastidious He's very fastidious when it comes to booking trips.
- persnickety She's very persnickety about her food.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| niggly | steady | |
| exacting | falling | |
| fastidious | steady | |
| persnickety | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- exacting3
- 10 letters
- fastidious4
- 11 letters
- persnickety
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (exacting3 = 3 syllables).