Awkward and Svelte

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Awkward adjective - Lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance.

Usage example: an awkward dancer

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Svelte is an antonym for awkward.

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Svelte adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.

Usage example: the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice

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Awkward is an antonym for svelte in thin and well-built topic.

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