Lean and Rhetorical

Lean

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

Rhetorical is an antonym for lean.

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Rhetorical

Rhetorical adjective - Full of fine words and fancy expressions.
Usage example: the new governor delivered a long rhetorical speech about our state's bright future but laid out no specific programs for ensuring it

Lean is an antonym for rhetorical.

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