obese

adjective

ō-ˈbēs How to pronounce obese (audio)
Definition of obesenext
as in plump
having an excess of body fat the basset hound was so obese that its stomach touched the floor

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Recent Examples of obese It’s often affected by pressure changes in the abdominal cavity, particularly in pregnant or obese persons, which in turn affect urination and continence. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 Novo Nordisk launches cheaper Ozempic in South Africa Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has launched South Africa’s first low-cost version of its weight-loss drug, in a bid to squeeze out counterfeit products in Africa’s most obese nation. — semafor.com, 20 July 2026 The phase one study is expected to begin in mid-2026 and will enroll about 20 overweight or obese adults who have not previously taken GLP-1 medicines. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 July 2026 The obese person once judged for lacking willpower may instead be judged for failing to comply with treatment, failing to lose enough weight, or failing to remain on medication. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for obese
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
  1. plump
  2. fat
  3. overweight
  4. round
Adjective
  • And everything is controlled from an iPod beside the ultra-plump bed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Luong used this liquid blush to restore a natural flush to her makeup, giving her skin a plump, radiant look.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • With fatter paychecks, customers are rebelling against the chains that serve up shrinkflation and replace workers with broken self-checkout machines and touchscreen kiosks.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In another trial, researchers with the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Case Western Reserve University are also analyzing blood from 84 adult participants with HIV and abnormal levels of body fat buildup.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • But the people who need them, the seniors who are overweight, can now, for the first time, afford these drugs.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The investment bank began research coverage of the fertility benefits provider with an overweight rating and $37 price target on the stock, suggesting 45% upside from Wednesday's close.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of overweight
Adjective
  • This gorgeous night dress will keep you cool in the summer, and features a romantic lace trim, round neckline, and luminous shell buttons.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Could 2025 seventh-round Zeek Biggers and fifth-rounder Phillips end up helping the Dolphins more than Grant, Miami’s first-round pick in the last draft run by Chris Grier?
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of round

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