Scrawny Synonyms and Antonyms

skrô'nē

Synonyms for Scrawny

Of, relating to, or resembling skin.

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(Of hair) Straight and flat; thin and limp. (often associated with being greasy)

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Being, characteristic of, or resembling a weed:

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Thin and bony; hollow-eyed and haggard, as from great hunger or age; emaciated

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Bony and lean; gaunt:

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With little flesh; skinny, thin

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Without flesh, lacking flesh.

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(Informal) Somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

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Containing little fat or less fat relative to a standard:

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Of little force or validity; having slight foundation; feeble

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Small in amount, degree, or extent; slight; scant; meager

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(Of a person) thin and bony, having prominent bones, rugged but not necessarily handsome

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Bony and lean:

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Deficient in richness, fertility, or vigor; feeble:

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Not elaborate or ornate; simple:

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Resembling a twig or twigs, as in slenderness or fragility.

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Alternative spelling of bony.

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Weighing less than is normal, healthy, or required.

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Stunted in growth; undersized or inferior

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Prevented from growing or developing

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(colloq.) angular

Very thin and bony:

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Antonyms for Scrawny

Rich; producing a large income; desirable.

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Round and plump; fleshy

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Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight.

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Sizable; considerable:

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Words Related to Scrawny

Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.

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