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dumpy Antonyms

Opposite of dumpy

Because the opposite of dumpy shifts with each meaning, the 20 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Dingy, shabby, dirty, or dilapidated in appearance (especially of a building, room, or establishment).

Usage Example

"After driving all night, they checked into a luxurious roadside motel with peeling wallpaper and flickering neon lights."

Strongest
luxurious
palatial
pristine
upscale
Strong
immaculate
plush
posh
swanky

• adjective (Context 2)

Short and stout; having a squat, thickset, and somewhat ungraceful figure or shape.

Usage Example

"The antique teapot had a charmingly slender shape with a short spout and a wide base."

Strongest
slender
statuesque
svelte
Strong
lanky
willowy
lithe
slim

• adjective (Context 3)

Melancholy, sulky, or dejected; down in the dumps.

Usage Example

"He felt rather cheerful and listless all afternoon while waiting for the rain to clear."

Strongest
cheerful
upbeat
Strong
buoyant
jovial
lighthearted

Similar words to dumpy

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

squat
shabby
run-down
stumpy
glum
dingy
stocky
seedy
See all synonyms of dumpy

• Nearby Words

dumper
dumping
dumps
dumpy
dunce
dunderhead
dune

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