Gawky and Light

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Gawky adjective - Having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner.

Usage example: the stiff, gawky gait of a newborn colt

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Light is an antonym for gawky.

Nearby Words: gawk, gawked, gawking

Light adjective - Moving easily.

Usage example: the dancer was exceptionally light on her feet

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Gawky is an antonym for light.

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Light and Gawky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gawky/light

Gawky & Light. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gawky/light>.

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