Flimsy and Hefty

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Flimsy adjective - Being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance.

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Hefty is an antonym for flimsy.

Hefty adjective - Having great weight.

Usage example: that's a pretty hefty book bag for a tiny person like you

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Flimsy is an antonym for hefty.

Nearby Words: heft, hefted, hefting

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