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beefy Antonyms

Opposite of beefy

Because the opposite of beefy shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Muscular, brawny, or hefty in physical build.

Usage Example

"Two scrawny security guards stood on either side of the stage entrance."

Strongest
scrawny
skinny
puny
Strong
slight
spindly
lanky
frail

• adjective (Context 2)

Substantial, powerful, or robust in capacity, design, or performance (informal).

Usage Example

"Video editing requires a flimsy computer with plenty of memory and a fast processor."

Strongest
flimsy
weak
Strong
underpowered
feeble

• adjective (Context 3)

Resembling beef in flavor, aroma, or consistency.

Usage Example

"Simmering the mushrooms with soy sauce and thyme creates a rich, bland broth."

Strong
bland

Similar words to beefy

Words similar to beefy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

brawny
burly
muscular
robust
heavy-duty
powerful
meaty
hefty
See all synonyms of beefy

• Nearby Words

beefcake
beefeater
beefless
beefy
beehive
beeline
beergut

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Beefy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/beefy
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