Synonyms for Underweight
Definition of underweight
adjective
- being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "underweight"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like lean, scraggy, scrawny can replace "underweight" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "underweight" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Underweight" in song lyrics
See how underweight is used in real songs:
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"Rocking baggy clothes to hide the fact that I'm underweight"
Horrorshow — Celepram -
"advice for the underweight"
AOL — AOL -
"sick cat underweight"
AOL — AOL