gaunt
The word “gaunt” has 1 syllable: gaunt
It's pronounced as /ɡɔːnt/
What is synonym and antonym for gaunt?
In the thesaurus, “gaunt” has 2 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gaunt along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gaunt
- haggard
- skeletal
Antonyms for gaunt
- beefy
- brawny
- burly
- chubby
- corpulent
- fat
- fit
- fleshy
- hale
- healthy
- hearty
- husky
- obese
- overweight
- plump
- portly
- pudgy
- rotund
- stocky
Meanings of gaunt
- adjective
- Lean, angular and bony.
- Haggard, drawn and emaciated.
- Bleak, barren and desolate.
Example Sentences
- After weeks of illness, his face looked pale and gaunt.
- The gaunt stray dog wandered aimlessly through the streets.
- Her gaunt appearance worried her family and friends.
- The old tree stood gaunt against the cold winter sky.
- His gaunt frame was evidence of the hardships he had endured.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaunt, such as: beefy, brawny, burly, chubby, corpulent, fat, fit.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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