Hefty and Slight

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Hefty adjective - Having great weight.

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

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Slight is an antonym for hefty in big topic.

Nearby Words: heft, hefted, hefting

Slight adjective - Of a size that is less than average.

Usage example: the slight youth packed a surprisingly solid punch

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Hefty is an antonym for slight.

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