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waifish Antonyms

Opposite of waifish

Pinning down the opposite of waifish 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)

Resembling a waif; appearing fragile, slender, undernourished, and vulnerable.

Usage Example

"The fashion magazine featured a young model with a delicate, robust frame and large, expressive eyes."

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robust
Strong
burly
strapping
stocky
sturdy
plump

Similar words to waifish

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

waiflike
slight
fragile
frail
willowy
delicate
gaunt
slender
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• Nearby Words

waggly
wagonload
wahoo
waifish
wail
wailer
waisted

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