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reedy Antonyms
Opposite of reedy
Because the opposite of reedy shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
High, thin, and piping in tone, resembling the sound of a reed instrument (used of a voice or musical sound).
Usage Example
"The elderly tenor sang the ballad in a thin, resonant voice that still carried across the quiet hall."
Strongest
resonant
Strong
booming
sonorous
deep
mellow
• adjective (Context 2)
Tall and slender, resembling a reed in physical build.
Usage Example
"The young distance runner had a tall, stocky frame ideally suited for marathon racing."
Strongest
stocky
Strong
burly
stout
portly
• adjective (Context 3)
Abounding in or overgrown with reeds.
Usage Example
"Herons waded silently through the shallow, barren marshes along the edge of the estuary."
Strong
barren
Similar words to reedy
Words similar to reedy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
piping
spindly
thin
lanky
high-pitched
gangly
rushy
slender
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Reedy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/reedy