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 But the report also contained signs that everything is not hunky-dory. — Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026 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 All seems hunky-dory until another car speeds onto the scene, plowing into Carol and Milo. — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 31 Oct. 2024 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunky-dory
  1. OK
  2. fine
  3. alright
Adjective
  • Edward Igoe said all officers involved in the situation are okay, but the suspect has died.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • After a December test screening proved to be just okay, the studio decided to take matters into its own hands and took charge of the post-production to make its own cut.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Know that things are gonna be alright, and there is definitely a bright future ahead.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • But the kids are alright, too, and several up-and-comers are name-checked as ones to watch.
    — Max Mathews, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of alright

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