Chunky and Gaunt

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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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Gaunt is an antonym for chunky.

Nearby Words: chunk, chunked, chunking

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

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Chunky is an antonym for gaunt.

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Gaunt and Chunky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chunky/gaunt

Chunky & Gaunt. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chunky/gaunt>.

Gaunt or Chunky. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chunky/gaunt.

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