Beefy and Delicate

Opposite meaning words

Beefy adjective - Strongly and heavily built.

Usage example: a beefy man who worked in a warehouse all his life

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Delicate is an antonym for beefy.

Nearby Words: beef, beefing, beefed

Delicate adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

Usage example: a delicate child who was never allowed to play sports

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Beefy is an antonym for delicate.

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

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