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belly Antonyms
Opposite of belly
Because the opposite of belly shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; the abdomen.
Usage Example
"The baby lay on a soft blanket and kicked his legs while resting on his back."
Strongest
back
• noun (Context 2)
The underside of the body of a four-legged animal, bird, fish, or reptile.
Usage Example
"The golden retriever rolled over on the grass to have its back scratched."
Strongest
back
• verb (Context 3)
To swell or bulge out (especially of a sail or fabric catching the wind).
Usage Example
"The canvas sails began to deflate out as the afternoon breeze picked up across the bay."
Strong
deflate
flatten
collapse
Similar words to belly
Words similar to belly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
billow
abdomen
underbelly
stomach
crawl
swell
bulge
tummy
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Belly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/belly