hunky-dory

adjective

ˌhəŋ-kē-ˈdȯr-ē How to pronounce hunky-dory (audio)
Definition of hunky-dorynext
as in OK
being to one's liking if she just agrees to cooperate, everything will be hunky-dory

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Recent Examples of hunky-dory Continuing the Authority’s persistent rejection of reality, Authority CEO Ian Choudri claimed that everything remains hunky-dory. — Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026 But the report also contained signs that everything is not hunky-dory. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 Instead of all the man-eating dinosaurs breaking free of their exhibits, everything remained hunky-dory, and the guests actually enjoyed their time at the resort. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026 Defcon 5 - Everything is hunky-dory. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 This means that when AI gives you an answer that the AI portrays for example as fully aboveboard and hunky-dory, the reality is that the response is bound to be a lot shakier than you are being led to believe. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 All seems hunky-dory until another car speeds onto the scene, plowing into Carol and Milo. — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 31 Oct. 2024 Ah, if only all of life’s temptations had an expiration date after which all would be hunky-dory. — R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunky-dory
  1. OK
  2. fine
  3. alright
Adjective
  • This specific task on his to-do list proves difficult when Dougal grows dissatisfied by the fight coming to a draw, both sides claiming victory, and both sides being seemingly okay with all of this.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This felt like another ploy from City to yet again prove that nothing is wrong, and everything will be totally okay.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • More offices reported investments in luxury assets, from watches, fine jewelry, art and spirits to sports teams and music rights.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This is apparently perfectly fine with the US justice system.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • But the bigger takeaway may be the sense that the kids are alright, musically-speaking.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When looking for symptoms, anything can become suspect; and when comfort is sought, anything can look alright.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of alright

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