sauciness

/'sɔ:sinis/

Thân thiện

A child shows sauciness by sticking out their tongue playfully.

Definition

Noun: 1. Impudent or disrespectful boldness; cheekiness: The quality of being rudely bold, showing a lack of respect, often in a playful or teasing manner. 2. Inappropriate playfulness: A form of lively, spirited behavior that is considered improper, forward, or slightly impertinent.

Examples

• The child's sauciness in talking back to the teacher resulted in a trip to the principal's office.
• Her witty reply had just the right amount of sauciness to be charming without being offensive.
• The comedian was known for the sauciness of his humor, which often pushed the boundaries of good taste.

Advanced Usage

• "with sauciness": Describes an action performed in a cheeky or impudent manner.
  • She answered the question with a hint of sauciness in her voice.
• "a touch of sauciness": A small, often appealing, amount of impertinent boldness.
  • The dialogue in the film was improved by a touch of sauciness.

Variants and Related Words

• Saucy (adj): Having or showing a bold, lively, and slightly impertinent manner.
  • He gave a saucy grin.
• Saucily (adv): In a saucy manner.
  • She winked saucily.

Synonyms

• Cheekiness: Impudent boldness.
• Impertinence: Lack of respect; rudeness.
• Impudence: The quality of being offensively bold.
• Pertness: Lively boldness, especially in a young person.

Antonyms

• Politeness: Behavior that is respectful and considerate.
• Deference: Humble submission and respect.
• Respectfulness: The quality of showing respect.

Học thuật

Noun

1. inappropriate playfulness

Từ đồng nghĩa

• impertinence
• perkiness
• pertness
• archness