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toothy Antonyms

Opposite of toothy

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

Having or showing many, large, or prominent teeth, especially in a smile or grin.

Usage Example

"The young boy flashed a wide, toothless grin at the camera on his first day of school."

Strongest
toothless
Strong
edentulous
gummy

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a slightly rough, grainy, or textured surface that easily holds pigment (used of drawing paper or canvas).

Usage Example

"Pastel artists generally prefer smooth paper because its microscopic ridges grip the chalk particles effectively."

Strongest
smooth
Strong
glossy
slick

Similar words to toothy

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

textured
grainy
coarse
toothed
rough
buck-toothed
gap-toothed
See all synonyms of toothy

• Nearby Words

toothed
toothless
toothlessly
toothy
tootle
top
topcoat

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