Synonyms for
Obese
Definition
Obese means very overweight, to the point where it can be unhealthy.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- severely obese
- morbidly obese
- clinically obese
- obese patients
- obese individuals
- obese population
- become obese
Word family
Usage note
While 'obese' is a clinical term, it can be perceived as judgmental or offensive in casual conversation. Consider 'overweight' or 'larger' depending on the context and audience.
Example sentences
- The doctor said I need to lose weight because I'm obese.
- She was too obese to fit into the roller coaster seat.
- Obese people are at a higher risk for health problems.
- He became obese after eating too much junk food.
- My cat is obese from eating too many treats.
Quotes
"I think I'm slightly overweight, because I'm a little bit of a pig when it comes to food. I'm not obese, but I'm definitely not model thin. I'm somewhere in the middle. I'm okay with that." - Kelly Clarkson
"I have never, ever been remotely ashamed of having been an obese person. It's a simple, descriptive fact. I'm also very proud of many other things about myself." - Roxane Gay
"There is a difference between being overweight, being obese, and being morbidly obese." - Richard Simmons