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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, waiflike frame and large, expressive eyes."

Strongest
waiflike
Strong
fragile
slight
frail
willowy
delicate
gaunt
slender

Opposites of waifish

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

robust
burly
stocky
strapping
sturdy
plump
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• Nearby Words

wahlenbergia
wahoo
waif
waifish
wail
wailer
wainscoting

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