Synonyms of obese

23 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for obese is rotund. Other synonyms of obese are round. The opposite of obese is emaciated.

Synonyms and similar words for obese

big-boned euphemisticOf a person or animal: large but not obese.
bulbous
corpulent
curvy euphemistic
Daniel LambertishExtremely obese.
eurysomeBroad-bodied; wide-bodied or thick-limbed in proportion to height or length.
famine resistantOverweight, fat.
gravitationally challenged
horizontally challengedFat, obese.
rotundHaving a round body shape; portly or pudgy; obese.
round
spherical
big as a houseVery large.
bloated
blubbery USFat or obese.
fat as a cow
fat as a pigExceptionally fat or obese.
gross USHeavy in proportion to one's height; having a lot of excess flesh.
lardy slang
poddy
porcineOverweight to the extent of resembling a pig; severely obese.
porky slang
tubby slang

adjective Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m².
noun A person who is obese.

What is another word for obese?: Obese has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rotund and round.
What is the opposite of obese?: The opposite of obese is emaciated. Other antonyms of obese are scrawny.
What does obese mean?: Obese means extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m².

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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