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emaciated Antonyms

Opposite of emaciated

Because the opposite of emaciated shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Abnormally thin, weak, or wasted away, especially from starvation, severe illness, or prolonged deprivation.

Usage Example

"The wildlife rescue team nursed the corpulent stray dog back to health over several months."

Strongest
corpulent
plump
obese
Strong
stout
chubby
portly
rotund
overweight
heavyset
robust

• adjective (Context 2)

Depleted of nutrients, vitality, or substance; barren or impoverished.

Usage Example

"Years of intensive monoculture had left the fertile soil unable to support a healthy harvest."

Strongest
fertile
Strong
fecund
lush
abundant
rich

Similar words to emaciated

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

gaunt
scrawny
skeletal
impoverished
depleted
wasted
exhausted
cadaverous
See all synonyms of emaciated

• Nearby Words

elusiveness
elvish
elysium
emaciated
emaciation
email
emailable

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