Heavyset and Spindly

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Heavyset adjective - Being compact and broad in build and often short in stature.

Usage example: has the heavyset build of a weight lifter

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Spindly is an antonym for heavyset.

Spindly adjective - Being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed.

Usage example: spindly, underfed dogs roamed the poverty-stricken village

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Heavyset is an antonym for spindly.

Nearby Words: spindle, spindling, spindled

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