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filling Antonyms

Opposite of filling

Because the opposite of filling shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Substantial and satisfying enough to relieve hunger completely (of food or a meal).

Usage Example

"A warm bowl of oatmeal with nuts and fruit makes a very light breakfast on cold mornings."

Strongest
light
insubstantial
Strong
unsatisfying
meager
scanty
skimpy

• noun (Context 2)

The action or process of making something full or occupying a vacant space or position.

Usage Example

"The emptying of the reservoir took several months following the completion of the dam."

Strongest
emptying
draining
Strong
depletion
evacuation
exhaustion

Similar words to filling

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

stuffing
substantial
padding
satisfying
hearty
stopping
satiating
wadding
See all synonyms of filling

• Nearby Words

fillable
filler
fillet
filling
filly
film
filmable

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