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heavyweight Antonyms

Opposite of heavyweight

Because the opposite of heavyweight shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A boxer, wrestler, or other combat athlete in the heaviest weight division, typically weighing over 200 pounds (90.7 kg) in professional boxing.

Usage Example

"The reigning lightweight defended his title in a grueling twelve-round match."

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lightweight
featherweight
flyweight

• noun (Context 2)

A person, organization, or entity of great influence, authority, or importance in a particular sphere.

Usage Example

"The conference brought together political heavyweights from across the continent to negotiate the treaty."

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lightweight
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nobody
nonentity

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to or denoting the heaviest weight division in boxing, wrestling, and other combat sports.

Usage Example

"Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the championship lightweight bout on Saturday night."

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lightweight
featherweight

• adjective (Context 4)

Having great influence, importance, authority, or intellectual depth.

Usage Example

"The panel featured several lightweight economists discussing global inflation trends."

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lightweight
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inconsequential
minor
trivial

• adjective (Context 5)

Of above-average weight, thickness, or durability, especially with reference to fabric, paper, or equipment.

Usage Example

"She bought a lightweight wool coat to prepare for the harsh northern winter."

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lightweight
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flimsy
thin

• noun (Context 6)

A person or animal of much above average weight.

Usage Example

"At nearly twenty pounds, their tabby cat was a real lightweight compared to the other pets."

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lightweight

Similar words to heavyweight

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

heavy-duty
titan
giant
prominent
powerhouse
influential
high-powered
thick
See all synonyms of heavyweight

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