heavyset

/ˈhɛvɪset/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a large or heavy body

“She struggled to move around in her heavyset jacket.”

2. adjective

having a tendency to be overweight

“He was worried that he was becoming heavyset due to his sedentary lifestyle.”

3. noun

a person who is overweight

“The doctor treated many heavyset patients with diet and exercise programs.”

Synonyms

  • obese
  • overweight
  • portly

Antonyms

  • slender
  • slim