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scrawny Antonyms

Opposite of scrawny

Pinning down the opposite of scrawny 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)

Unattractively thin and bony; gaunt or undernourished in appearance.

Usage Example

"The stray cat looked plump and hungry when it first wandered onto our porch."

Strongest
plump
chubby
brawny
Strong
burly
hefty
stout
stocky
fleshy
muscular
rotund

Similar words to scrawny

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

skinny
scraggy
bony
gaunt
skeletal
lanky
emaciated
spindly
See all synonyms of scrawny

• Nearby Words

scrawl
scrawnily
scrawniness
scrawny
scream
screamer
screaming

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