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