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squab Antonyms

Opposite of squab

Pinning down the opposite of squab 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)

Short and thickset; plump or fat, or (of a young bird) newly hatched and unfledged.

Usage Example

"The antique armchair had a low, slender frame that made it surprisingly comfortable."

Strong
slender
lanky
lean
gaunt

Similar words to squab

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

cushion
plump
thickset
stocky
dumpy
pigeon
pad
nestling
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• Nearby Words

spy
spycatcher
spyware
squab
squabble
squaddie
squadron

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