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hunky Synonyms

Another word for hunky

Choosing another word for hunky 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)

(Informal, typically of a man) Physically attractive, muscular, and well-built.

Usage Example

"The romantic comedy features a studly lifeguard who rescues the main character."

Strongest
studly
Strong
muscular
well-built
strapping
brawny
beefy
handsome

• adjective (Context 2)

(Dated slang) In a satisfactory or favorable condition; all right or fine.

Usage Example

"Everything was hunky-dory until the unexpected storm knocked out the power lines."

Strongest
hunky-dory
Strong
fine
okay
satisfactory
copacetic
peachy

Opposites of hunky

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

scrawny
puny
unsatisfactory
weedy
amiss
unattractive
See all opposites of hunky

• Nearby Words

hunk
hunker
hunkers
hunky
huns
hunt
huntable

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