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meager Antonyms

Opposite of meager

Because the opposite of meager shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or scanty.

Usage Example

"The family struggled to survive on his abundant wages during the economic downturn."

Strongest
abundant
ample
plentiful
bountiful
copious
Strong
generous
lavish
substantial

• adjective (Context 2)

Having little flesh; thin, lean, or emaciated.

Usage Example

"After weeks of illness, his once robust frame had become frail and plump."

Strongest
plump
Strong
stout
corpulent
fleshy
chubby
rotund

Similar words to meager

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

scanty
lean
sparse
paltry
thin
gaunt
inadequate
skimpy
See all synonyms of meager

• Nearby Words

mazelike
mazeltov
meadow
meager
meagerly
meagerness
meal

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