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Meaning of obese
The primary meaning of the word "obese" refers to being severely overweight, typically to the point where it poses a risk to health.
Etymology of obese
The word "obese" originates from the Latin word "obesus", which means "fattened" or "having eaten one's fill", derived from "obedere", meaning "to eat one's fill"
Historically, the term "obese" has been used in medical contexts since the 17th century to describe individuals with excessive body fat
Synonyms
overweight
obese
fat
corpulent
stout
plump
chubby
chunky
rotund
rounded
portly
bulky
heavy
hefty
stoutish
fleshy
podgy
paunchy
flabby
bloated
distended
swollen
morbidly obese
severely overweight
grossly overweight
extremely overweight
very fat
seriously overweight
heavily overweight
noticeably overweight
significantly overweight
considerably overweight
substantially overweight
markedly overweight
visibly overweight
appreciably overweight
measurably overweight
perceptibly overweight
demonstrably overweight
palpably overweight
Definitions
- Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above, or being grossly fat or overweight
- * Having an excessive amount of body fat, or being severely overweight
Usage Examples
- The doctor warned that being obese could lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease
- * The new exercise program is designed to help obese individuals lose weight and improve their overall health