Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

obese

Adjective
/oʊˈbiːs/
Definition
Having an excessive amount of body fat.
Examples
  • He has struggled with being obese for several years.
  • Many health problems can arise from being obese.
  • The doctor advised her to lose weight due to her obese condition.
Meaning
Obesity is a medical condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat that presents a risk to health.
Synonyms
  • Overweight
  • Corpulent
  • Portly
  • Fat
  • Chubby