Obesity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ō-ˈbē-sə-tē/ obe·si·ty

Meaning & Definition of Obesity

Obesity (noun)

  1. a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body

Obesity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the condition of having an excess of body fat

    "obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease"

    similar: adiposity, chubbiness, corpulence, corpulency, embonpoint, fat, fatness, fattiness, fleshiness, grossness, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Obesity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Obesity:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Obesity

Words with the opposite meaning of Obesity:

leanness, reediness, slenderness, slimness, svelteness, thinness

Related Words for Obesity

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

Near Antonyms of Obesity

fitness, trimness, gauntness, scrawniness, skinniness, weediness

Origin & Etymology of Obesity

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French obesité, borrowed from Latin obēsitāt-, obēsitās, from obēsus "fat, stout" + -itāt-, -itās -ity obese

First known use: circa 1611

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Obesity

Words & Phrases Containing Obesity

anti-obesity

Frequently Asked Questions about Obesity

What does "Obesity" mean?

"Obesity" means a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body. As a noun, it is defined as: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body.

What is another word for "Obesity"?

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

What are different ways to say "Obesity"?

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

What is the opposite of "Obesity"?

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

How do you use "Obesity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Obesity" in a sentence: "obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease".

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

"Obesity" is a noun.

Is "Obesity" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Obesity" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Obesity"?

"Obesity" is pronounced /ō-ˈbē-sə-tē/ and divided into syllables as obe·si·ty.