Flabby and Gaunt

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Flabby adjective - Giving easily to the touch.

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Gaunt is an antonym for flabby.

Nearby Words: flab, flabbily

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

Usage example: a gaunt patient suffering from the side effects of treatment

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Flabby is an antonym for gaunt.

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