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Synonyms of fat

24 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for fat is chubby. Other synonyms of fat are overweight, thick, corpulent, well-fed and obese. The opposite of fat is thin.

Synonyms and similar words for fat

adjectiveThick; large.

  • thickHeavy in build; thickset.

nounA fat person.

adjectiveCarrying a larger than normal amount of fat.

  • chubbyOf a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • chunkyFat.
  • corpulentLarge in body; fat; overweight.
  • lardy slangFat or overweight.
  • obeseExtremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal...
  • overweightWeighing more than what is allowed for safety or legal commerce.
  • plump
  • porky slangRather fat; chubby.
  • rotund
  • tubby
  • well-fedProperly or adequately fed or nourished.
  • bountifulHaving a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.
  • prosperous

nounMore synonyms

  • blubberA person's fat tissue, usually when regarded as excessive and unsightly.
  • flab informalSoft, loose flesh on a person's body; fat.
  • speckFat; lard; fat meat.
  • weight

nounAnimal tissue.

  • adipose tissueConnective tissue which stores fat, and which cushions and insulates the body.
  • lardFat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.
  • suetThe fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making...

nounSubstance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat.

  • greaseAnimal fat in a melted or soft state.

nounMore synonyms

Opposite of fat

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • Of sense: lean
  • skinnyOf food or a beverage, having reduced fat or calories.
  • slender
  • slim
  • thinHaving little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.

Meaning of fat

  1. adjective Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.
  2. adjective Thick; large.
  3. adjective Bulbous; rotund.

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Questions about synonyms of fat

What is another word for fat?
Fat has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chubby, overweight, thick, corpulent, well-fed, obese and bountiful.
What is the opposite of fat?
The opposite of fat is thin.
What does fat mean?
Fat means carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

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