Chunky and Sinewy

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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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Sinewy is an antonym for chunky.

Nearby Words: chunk, chunked, chunking

Sinewy adjective - Having muscles capable of exerting great physical force.

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Chunky is an antonym for sinewy.

Nearby Word: sinew

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

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

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