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Another word for paunchy

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a large, round, or protruding belly; potbellied.

Usage Example

"The retired detective had grown somewhat potbellied after years of sitting behind a desk."

Strongest
potbellied
portly
Strong
rotund
corpulent
stout
plump
pudgy
tubby
Weak
chubby

Opposites of paunchy

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

flat-bellied
lean
slender
trim
slim
slight
gaunt
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• Nearby Words

pattypan squash
paul
paunch
paunchy
pauper
pauraque
pause

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