Antonyms for dicey

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dahy-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaɪ si

Definition of dicey

Origin : "risky, uncertain" (as the roll of dice), 1940s, aviators' jargon, from dice (n.) + -y (2). Related: Diciness.

adj risky

Example sentences :

I should like to hear more of the story; but, I say, Dicey, are you certain that it is true?
Extract from : « The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader » by W.H.G. Kingston

Professor Dicey gives an admirable exposition of the 'rule of law.'
Extract from : « The English Utilitarians, Volume I. » by Leslie Stephen

Gall she war call Dicey, an' she war borned on de plantation.
Extract from : « The Book of Romance » by Various

The captain, Gregory, and Dicey were seated in the cabin at the time taking tea.
Extract from : « Fast in the Ice » by R.M. Ballantyne

The captain sat at the head of the table, Dicey at the foot, and the doctor at the side.
Extract from : « Fast in the Ice » by R.M. Ballantyne

As Professor Dicey has put it, parties must be divided upon real differences, which are important, but not fundamental.
Extract from : « The Government of England (Vol. I) » by A. Lawrence Lowell

The appearance of the sledge immediately after, with a shout and a cheer from Dicey and the men, explained the mystery.
Extract from : « Fast in the Ice » by R.M. Ballantyne

Then go into the boat, and be ready to receive the ladies and women who will be sent into her, and take young Dicey with you.
Extract from : « The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader » by W.H.G. Kingston

But Emma and May Dicey, perhaps more than any one else, had cause to mourn for their brother.
Extract from : « The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader » by W.H.G. Kingston

“I say, Dicey, surely the doctor is not going in to fight these savage creatures,” whispered Peter.
Extract from : « The Voyages of the Ranger and Crusader » by W.H.G. Kingston

Synonyms for dicey

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