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pudgy Antonyms

Opposite of pudgy

Pinning down the opposite of pudgy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Slightly fat, plump, and thickset, especially in a way that is short and rounded (often used to describe babies, small animals, or fingers).

Usage Example

"The toddler reached out with his small, slender hands to grab the brightly colored toy."

Strongest
slender
skinny
lanky
lean
scrawny
Strong
slim
thin
bony
gaunt

Similar words to pudgy

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

podgy
chubby
plump
tubby
rotund
dumpy
chunky
roly-poly
See all synonyms of pudgy

• Nearby Words

pudge
pudgily
pudginess
pudgy
puff
puffery
puffiness

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