Chunky and Emaciated

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

Usage example: a chunky little toddler

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Emaciated is an antonym for chunky.

Nearby Words: chunk, chunked, chunking

Emaciated adjective - Suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease.

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Chunky is an antonym for emaciated.

Nearby Words: emaciation, emaciating

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Emaciated and Chunky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chunky/emaciated

Chunky & Emaciated. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chunky/emaciated>.

Emaciated or Chunky. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chunky/emaciated.

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