peevish

How many syllables in peevish?

There are 2 syllables in the word peevish.

Divide peevish into syllables:

peev · ish

How to pronounce peevish:

Synonyms for peevish:

choleric

crabby

cranky

cross

crotchety

fiery

fractious

grouchy

grumpy

ill-natured

irascible

irritable

nettlesome

out of humor

out of sorts

passionate

peckish

perverse

pettish

petulant

querulous

raspy

scratchy

sensitive

short-tempered

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Antonyms for peevish:

accepting

accessible

accommodating

accomodating

acquiescent

affable

affectionate

agreeable

airy

altruistic

amenable

amiable

amicable

animated

approachable

assured

at ease

at peace

benevolent

benign

biddable

bighearted

blase

blasé

blithe

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