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flabby Synonyms

Another word for flabby

Choosing another word for flabby depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having soft, loose, and fleshy tissue that lacks firmness or muscle tone.

Usage Example

"After several months without regular exercise, his arms began to feel noticeably flaccid."

Strongest
flaccid
Strong
saggy
sagging
loose
pudgy
fleshy
soft

• adjective (Context 2)

Lacking vigor, precision, or forcefulness; weak and ineffective (especially of writing, arguments, or organizations).

Usage Example

"The editor cut three pages of weak prose to make the opening chapter much more compelling."

Strong
weak
feeble
slack
ineffectual
bloated
Weak
ramshackle

Opposites of flabby

The opposite of flabby shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

firm
toned
concise
taut
crisp
vigorous
tight
incisive
See all opposites of flabby

• Nearby Words

flabbergast
flabbergasted
flabbiness
flabby
flaccid
flaccidly
flack

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flabby. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flabby
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