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On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Picky. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as finical or finicky and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Picky in a sentence

Picky meaning

  1. Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
  2. Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.

Synonyms of Picky

finical finicky fussy particular fastidious

Related words

Other words often associated with Picky or its synonyms:

dainty grouchy specific fact crabbed busy uncommon meticulous peculiar choosey cross special

Using Picky

  • The main meaning on this page is: Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right. | Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.
  • Useful related words include: finical, finicky, fussy, particular.
  • In the example corpus, picky often appears in combinations such as: picky about, be picky, picky eaters.

Context around Picky

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.6 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 9 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 2 questions, 1 exclamations

Often after:

eaters 3× eater 2× reader 1× michelin 1× nick 1× nowadays 1× adult 1× nature 1×

Sentence patterns with Picky

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

who are picky about their 2× are also picky eaters and 1× are so picky nowadays 1× aren t picky about soil 1× became more picky 1× conservative and picky nature day 1× he s picky about the 1× just a picky eater i 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a fantastic dinner 1× commercial landlords are 1× early on he 1× hopefully they are 1× however despite his 1× i dunno but 1×

Common sentence endings:

about their decor 1× and no soy 1× and picky reader 1× became more picky 1× draw the line 1× eaters will relish 1×

Words around Picky

Just before it in the word index:

pickwick 16 pickups 201 pickup 1.316 pickton 13 picks 1.967 pickron 2

Just after it in the word index:

picmg 3 picnic 632 picnickers 6 picnicking 21 picnics 107 pico 121

Similar in corpus frequency:

adrienne 123 airlift 123 alisson 123 anesthesia 123 antagonistic 123 asif 123

Corpus analysis for Picky

  • In this selection, "picky" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, eaters, eater and reader stand out and add context to how "picky" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include who are picky about their and are also picky eaters and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "picky" sits close to words such as adrienne, airlift and alisson, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with picky

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

I'm very picky and bougie! (6 words)

But I am a slow and picky reader. (8 words)

Hopefully, they are not as picky as Montana. (8 words)

Longer example sentences

Macy continued: "People who don't understand Arfid assume the child/person is just a 'picky eater' I can assure you all parents of an Arfid child or young person wishes it was just them being picky. (37 words)

The Picky Eater’s dilemma began with the starters: He wouldn’t eat cheese; he would only eat chicken or fish; he couldn’t have dressing on salad; and there could be no butter and no soy. (37 words)

However, despite his more conservative and picky nature, Day-Lewis is able to deliver outstanding award-winning performances in every film in which he appears, rather than diluting his work from one project to the next. (36 words)

Question examples

But what of the picky Michelin-inspired newbie guests, who may be setting their expectations impossibly high? (17 words)

But if you’re hosting a big group of people, and you’re dealing with a picky adult (let’s leave children out of this conversation) eater, where do you draw the line? (33 words)

Exclamation examples

I'm very picky and bougie! (6 words)

Example sentences (20)

This steel-and-birch-plywood bed is perfect for dogs who are picky about their sleep space—and owners who are picky about their decor.

Macy continued: "People who don't understand Arfid assume the child/person is just a 'picky eater' I can assure you all parents of an Arfid child or young person wishes it was just them being picky.

A fantastic dinner recipe that even picky eaters will relish.

But I am a slow and picky reader.

But what of the picky Michelin-inspired newbie guests, who may be setting their expectations impossibly high?

I dunno, but every time I hear "park ranger" I can't help but hear in my head, Yogi telling Boo-boo to steal a picky-nick basket.

I'm very picky and bougie!

One reader said: “Honestly, Slough police are so picky nowadays.

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Sales were also bolstered by rewards and incentives, as firms sought to entice customers to spend with them as shoppers became more picky.

Sheep are inclined to be picky when it comes to coarse mixes so you know they are getting everything in a pellet.

So if I’m being picky, just a bit more action would have taken a movie that was good to something stellar.

The Picky Eater’s dilemma began with the starters: He wouldn’t eat cheese; he would only eat chicken or fish; he couldn’t have dressing on salad; and there could be no butter and no soy.

They are also picky eaters and supplying them with sufficient ant nests is expensive, forcing rescuers to come up with alternatives.

They aren’t picky about soil, but we like to mix some Plant Tone into the soil when we plant them so their roots will get established quickly.

But if you’re hosting a big group of people, and you’re dealing with a picky adult (let’s leave children out of this conversation) eater, where do you draw the line?

Commercial landlords are not in a position to be picky about their tenants, said Ruth Colp-Haber, chief executive of the real estate brokerage Wharton Property Advisors.

Early on, he tells me that he’s picky about the women he interacts with.

Hopefully, they are not as picky as Montana.

However, all three are safe for those with spice sensitivity or picky eaters looking to expand their palates.

However, despite his more conservative and picky nature, Day-Lewis is able to deliver outstanding award-winning performances in every film in which he appears, rather than diluting his work from one project to the next.

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Common combinations with picky

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "picky" in a sentence?
An example: "This steel-and-birch-plywood bed is perfect for dogs who are picky about their sleep space—and owners who are picky about their decor." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "picky" from authentic English texts.
What does "picky" mean?
Picky means: Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
What are synonyms of "picky"?
Common synonyms of "picky" include: finical, finicky, fussy, particular, fastidious.
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