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hunk Synonyms

Another word for hunk

Choosing another word for hunk depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large, thick, rough-cut piece or lump of something, especially food such as bread, meat, or cheese.

Usage Example

"The baker broke off a generous chunk of warm sourdough bread to serve alongside the soup."

Strongest
chunk
lump
Strong
slab
wedge
block
Weak
clod
mass

• noun (Context 2)

An informal term for a large, physically attractive, and muscular man.

Usage Example

"The romantic comedy cast a famous television heartthrob in the leading role."

Strong
heartthrob
adonis
stud
beefcake

Opposites of hunk

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

crumb
sliver
shred
scrap
weakling
morsel
See all opposites of hunk

• Nearby Words

hungrily
hungriness
hungry
hunk
hunker
hunkers
hunky

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