Dumpy and Lithe

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

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Lithe is an antonym for dumpy.

Nearby Words: dump, dumping, dumped, dumper

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

Usage example: she has the lithe, sinewy body of a distance runner

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Dumpy is an antonym for lithe.

Nearby Word: lithesome

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