obese

adjective

ō-ˈbēs How to pronounce obese (audio)
Definition of obesenext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat the basset hound was so obese that its stomach touched the floor

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Recent Examples of obese In addition to being arbitrary, reductionist, and biased, classifying individuals as obese or overweight based on a single number ignores many complexities about body fat. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 Existing research shows that obese women face discrimination in the labor market. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 About 72% of adults age 20 and older are overweight or obese, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data as of August 2023. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 It’s often affected by pressure changes in the abdominal cavity, particularly in pregnant or obese persons, which in turn affect urination and continence. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for obese
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. overweight
  4. round
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • After menopause, fat tissue becomes the main source of estrogen, so carrying more body fat can push estrogen levels up and raise risk.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Other companies create donor-fat injectables, like Britecyte, which is slowly gaining momentum as an alternative for face and body injections, due to how it’s processed.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • KeyBanc reiterates Nvidia as overweight KeyBanc said the stock remains a best idea.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Duffin presented new data from Lilly’s Surmount V clinical trial, which randomly assigned more than 700 adults who were overweight but did not have diabetes to use either tirzepatide or semaglutide for 72 weeks.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of overweight
Adjective
  • The round dining table conveys a sense of clarity and play on geometry.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And then there are the classic round-diamond necklaces, which have become something of a modern wardrobe staple.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of round

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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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