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chubby Antonyms

Opposite of chubby

Pinning down the opposite of chubby requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Plump and rounded, especially in a healthy or endearing way (often used of babies, young children, or body parts such as cheeks or hands).

Usage Example

"The toddler smiled broadly, showing off his dimpled, skinny cheeks."

Strongest
skinny
thin
slender
lean
Strong
scrawny
lanky
gaunt
slight

Similar words to chubby

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

plump
pudgy
rotund
tubby
roly-poly
cherubic
stout
portly
See all synonyms of chubby

• Nearby Words

chub
chubbily
chubbiness
chubby
chuck
chuckle
chucklehead

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