Corpulent and Sinewy

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Corpulent adjective - Having an excess of body fat.

Usage example: a corpulent, elegantly dressed opera singer came out and sang, and we knew it was over

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Sinewy is an antonym for corpulent.

Nearby Word: corpulence

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

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Corpulent is an antonym for sinewy.

Nearby Word: sinew

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