obese

The word “obese” has 2 syllables: o-bese.

It's pronounced as /əˈbiːs/.


What is synonym and antonym for obese?

In the thesaurus, “obese” has 5 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for obese along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for obese

  • corpulent
  • fat
  • overweight
  • plump
  • round

Antonyms for obese

  • angular
  • bony
  • emaciated
  • gaunt
  • lanky
  • lean
  • skeletal
  • skinny
  • slender
  • slim
  • spare
  • thin

Meanings of obese

  • adjective
    1. Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.

Example Sentences

  • The doctor emphasized the importance of addressing the health risks associated with being obese.
  • Public awareness campaigns aim to combat the rising trend of obese individuals in society.
  • Nutritionists provide personalized plans for those struggling with obese conditions.
  • The fitness instructor tailored workouts to suit the needs of obese clients.
  • Medical professionals advocate for lifestyle changes to prevent becoming obese.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obese, such as: angular, bony, corpulent, emaciated, fat, gaunt, lanky.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • blubbery
  • bosomy
  • busty
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  • chesty
  • chubby
  • corn-fed
  • corpulent
  • curvaceous
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  • fleshy
  • full-figured
  • lardy
  • obese
  • overweight
  • plump
  • portly
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