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corpulent Antonyms
Opposite of corpulent
Pinning down the opposite of corpulent requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having a large, bulky, or overweight body (of a person).
Usage Example
"The portrait depicted a slender nobleman dressed in heavy velvet robes."
Strongest
slender
gaunt
emaciated
lean
slim
thin
Strong
skinny
scrawny
slight
lanky
Similar words to corpulent
Words similar to corpulent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
portly
stout
rotund
overweight
obese
heavyset
plump
fleshy
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Corpulent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/corpulent