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petite Antonyms
Opposite of petite
Because the opposite of petite shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having a small, slender, and trim figure (used especially of a woman or girl).
Usage Example
"The statuesque gymnast effortlessly executed a series of complex flips across the mat."
Strongest
statuesque
Strong
tall
burly
heavyset
large
stocky
big
• adjective (Context 2)
Designating or relating to standard women's clothing sizes proportioned for shorter figures (typically 5 feet 4 inches and under).
Usage Example
"She always shops in the plus-size department so she doesn't have to hem her trousers."
Strong
plus-size
tall
oversized
Similar words to petite
Words similar to petite shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
dainty
diminutive
slight
slender
small
delicate
slim
tiny
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Petite. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/petite