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obese Synonyms
Another word for obese
Choosing another word for obese that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having an excessive accumulation of body fat to an extent that poses a risk to health, clinically defined in adults as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
Usage Example
"Public health initiatives aim to reduce the number of clinically corpulent children through better nutrition and daily exercise."
Strongest
corpulent
Strong
overweight
adipose
rotund
fat
fleshy
heavyset
portly
stout
Opposites of obese
The opposite of obese shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
emaciated
underweight
scrawny
skinny
thin
slender
lean
slim
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obese. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obese