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bowlegs Antonyms
Opposite of bowlegs
Pinning down the opposite of bowlegs requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A physical condition in which one or both legs curve outward at the knees so that the knees remain separated when the ankles and feet are placed together; genu varum.
Usage Example
"Pediatricians often reassure parents that mild knock-knees in toddlers usually straighten naturally as the child grows."
Strongest
knock-knees
Similar words to bowlegs
Words similar to bowlegs shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
bandy legs
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bowlegs. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bowlegs