obese

1.1. Excessive body weight

Having an excessive amount of body fat or weighing considerably more than is considered healthy for one's height and build.

Synonyms

• overweight
• fat
• corpulent
• adipose
• heavyset
• portly
• stout
• plump
• rotund
• obesity

Antonyms

• underweight
• lean
• slim
• thin
• slender
• skinny
• gaunt
• emaciated
• scrawny
• slight

Examples

• 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 people struggling with obesity.
• The fitness instructor tailored workouts to suit the needs of obese clients.
• Medical professionals advocate for lifestyle changes to prevent becoming obese.

Related Words

• chubby
• chunky
• pudgy
• tubby
• paunchy
• potbellied
• heavy
• hefty
• bulky
• flabby
• fleshy
• stocky
• thickset
• corpulence
• adiposity