What does OBESE mean?

Obese

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Extremely overweight, having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

Pronunciation (US): o-bees

Pronunciation (UK): o-bees

Origin and Usage: The word obese comes from the Latin word "obesus," which means "having eaten until fat." It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century. The word is commonly used in medical and health contexts to describe people who are severely overweight.

Synonyms: Overweight, corpulent, fat, plump, portly, rotund

Related Words: Binge, Flaky, Gorge, Hefty, Plump

Example Sentences:

• She was classified as obese and told to lose weight for her health.
• Obese people are at higher risk for health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
• The doctor recommended that he lose weight because he was obese.