Antonyms for tricky

Grammar : Adj

Spell : trik-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrɪk i

Definition of tricky

Origin : 1786, "characterized by tricks," from trick (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "deceptively difficult" is from 1868. Related: Trickily; trickiness. Earlier was tricksy (1590s).

adj complicated, difficult
adj deceptive, sly

Example sentences :

All in all, Gray Peter was a glorious machine; Sally was a tricky intelligence.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

If they put him out of the room, Tricky came in by the chimney.
Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond

If they shut him up in a room, Tricky got out by the chimney.
Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond

Tricky, therefore, he was called, and as Tricky he lived and—did not die.
Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond

If Tricky had lost such a chance he would not have been a monkey at all.
Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond

I did take him to school with me once—what a tricky young rascal I must have been!
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 27, 1880 » by Various

It's going to be tricky, because they must be pretty well scared about that ship.
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

A tricky girl could have gained her point now on the instant.
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various

"But you must be prepared for war—underhanded, tricky, politicians' war," added Bailey.
Extract from : « A Woman for Mayor » by Helen M. Winslow

Suppose—some one were to be hurt through this tricky playing of Mignon's team!
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean » by Pauline Lester

Synonyms for tricky

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