Chunky and Lean

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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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Lean is an antonym for chunky.

Nearby Words: chunk, chunked, chunking

Lean adjective - Having a noticeably small amount of body fat.

Usage example: all of the marathoners are extremely lean

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Chunky is an antonym for lean.

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

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Lean and Chunky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chunky/lean

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