Antonyms for flimsy

Grammar : Adj

Spell : flim-zee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɪm zi

Definition of flimsy

Origin : 1702, of unknown origin, perhaps a metathesis of film (n.) "gauzy covering" + -y (2). Related: Flimsily; flimsiness.

adj not strong; light, thin
adj unconvincing, implausible

Example sentences :

How eagerly we accept the argument, flimsy as it may be, which accords with our wishes!
Extract from : « A Waif of the Mountains » by Edward S. Ellis

He passed through, and the flimsy covering fell to behind him.
Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum

But the folding of the flimsy batch on his knee was executed with thoughtful nicety.
Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad

Their statements were flimsy, and guilt was plainly written on their faces.
Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine

It seemed a flimsy structure, supported only by tubular steel.
Extract from : « The Stutterer » by R.R. Merliss

The evidence was flimsy enough, yet it is probable that Cortes believed it.
Extract from : « South American Fights and Fighters » by Cyrus Townsend Brady

These flimsy garments were later replaced by skins and furs.
Extract from : « Agriculture for Beginners » by Charles William Burkett

But the cholera would not be put off by so flimsy a device and entered unbidden.
Extract from : « Rabbi and Priest » by Milton Goldsmith

His vehicle "Fritz" was a flimsy frame on which was hung Emmett's specialties.
Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field

There were some flimsy, uncomfortable chairs in gilt and red.
Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1917 » by Various

Synonyms for flimsy

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