Lean and Potbellied

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

Usage example: all of the marathoners are extremely lean

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Potbellied is an antonym for lean.

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Potbellied adjective - Having a large protruding abdomen.

Usage example: an old, potbellied cat that now needs a ramp just to get on the sofa

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Lean is an antonym for potbellied in overweight topic.

Nearby Word: potbelly

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