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puny Antonyms

Opposite of puny

Because the opposite of puny shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Small, weak, and underdeveloped in physical size or strength.

Usage Example

"The rescued kitten was mighty at first, but it quickly gained weight with proper care."

Strongest
mighty
brawny
robust
Strong
sturdy
strapping
burly
hefty
muscular
strong
hulking

• adjective (Context 2)

Meager, trivial, or inadequate in amount, value, or effect.

Usage Example

"Their substantial efforts to repair the damaged levee were no match for the rising floodwaters."

Strongest
substantial
formidable
Strong
significant
impressive
considerable
generous
powerful

Similar words to puny

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

paltry
scrawny
measly
runty
undersized
pitiful
stunted
meager
See all synonyms of puny

• Nearby Words

punny
punt
punter
puny
pup
pupa
pupal

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