Adiposity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈa-də-ˌpōs/ ad·i·pose

Meaning & Definition of Adiposity

Adiposity (adjective)

  1. of or relating to animal fat; broadly, fat

Adiposity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the condition of having an excess of body fat

    "beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern"

    similar: chubbiness, corpulence, corpulency, embonpoint, fat, fatness, fattiness, fleshiness, grossness, obesity, plumpness, portliness, pudginess, pursiness, rotundity, weight
    related: bulkiness, heaviness, huskiness, stoutness, brawniness, burliness, endomorphy
    opposite: leanness, reediness, slenderness, slimness, svelteness, thinness
    near: fitness, trimness, gauntness, scrawniness, skinniness, weediness

Related Entry: Adipose (adjective)

Adipose is a different word from Adiposity. The synonyms below are for adipose, not for adiposity.

  1. containing animal fat especially in unusual amounts

    "seals have a thick layer of adipose tissue, which acts as insulation against the cold and contributes to buoyancy as well"

    similar: fatty
    related: blubbery, greasy, oily, lardy, rich
    opposite: defatted, lean
    near: fibrous, gristly, stringy, tough, nonfat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adiposity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Adiposity:

chubbiness, corpulence, corpulency, embonpoint, fat, fatness, fattiness, fleshiness, grossness, obesity, plumpness, portliness, pudginess, pursiness, rotundity, weight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Adiposity

Words with the opposite meaning of Adiposity:

leanness, reediness, slenderness, slimness, svelteness, thinness

Related Words for Adiposity

bulkiness, heaviness, huskiness, stoutness, brawniness, burliness, endomorphy

Near Antonyms of Adiposity

fitness, trimness, gauntness, scrawniness, skinniness, weediness

Word Forms of Adiposity

Derived words: adiposity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Adiposity

borrowed from Medieval Latin adipōsus, from Latin adip-, adeps "fat" + -ōsus -ose:1 adip-

First known use: 1635

Frequently Asked Questions about Adiposity

What does "Adiposity" mean?

"Adiposity" means of or relating to animal fat; broadly, fat. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to animal fat; broadly, fat.

What is another word for "Adiposity"?

Other words for "Adiposity" include chubbiness, corpulence, corpulency, embonpoint, fat, fatness, fattiness and fleshiness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adiposity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Adiposity"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adiposity". Common alternatives include chubbiness, corpulence, corpulency, embonpoint, fat, fatness, fattiness, fleshiness, grossness and obesity.

What is the opposite of "Adiposity"?

Antonyms of "Adiposity" include leanness, reediness, slenderness, slimness, svelteness and thinness. Near antonyms include fitness, trimness, gauntness and scrawniness.

How do you use "Adiposity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Adiposity" in a sentence: "beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern".

Is "Adiposity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Adiposity" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Adiposity"?

"Adiposity" is pronounced /ˈa-də-ˌpōs/ and divided into syllables as ad·i·pose.

What is the origin of the word "Adiposity"?

"Adiposity" comes from borrowed from Medieval Latin adipōsus, from Latin adip-, adeps "fat" + -ōsus -ose:1 adip-. First known use: 1635.