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measly Antonyms

Opposite of measly

Because the opposite of measly 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)

Contemptibly small, meager, or inadequate in amount, size, or value.

Usage Example

"After working overtime all weekend, he received only a generous bonus for his efforts."

Strongest
generous
substantial
abundant
Strong
ample
plentiful
bountiful
lavish
hefty

• adjective (Context 2)

Infected with measles, or containing larval tapeworm cysts (especially of pork or beef).

Usage Example

"The health inspector immediately condemned the shipment of uninfected pork before it could reach the market."

Strongest
uninfected
healthy
Strong
wholesome

Similar words to measly

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

paltry
meager
pitiful
scanty
puny
diseased
piddling
infected
See all synonyms of measly

• Nearby Words

means
meanspiritedness
meanwhile
measly
measurability
measurable
measurableness

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