obese

/oʊˈbiːz/

Definitions

1. adjective

having an excessive amount of body fat; seriously overweight

“Many health experts stress that being obese can increase the risk of heart disease.”

2. noun

a person who is seriously overweight

“The doctor said that her obese patient needed to lose weight to prevent further health complications.”

3. verb

to become or make someone seriously overweight

“The poor diet and lack of exercise made her obese over time.”

Synonyms

  • corpulent
  • overweight
  • portly

Antonyms

  • lean
  • slim
  • svelte