ADIPOSITY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

adiposity

noun

as in obesity

the condition of having an excess of body fat beneath that adiposity of flesh lay a nobility of spirit that only the wisest could discern

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Recent Examples of adiposity Breastfeeding, adiposity, and precocious puberty in boys and girls. — Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

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obesity

Noun

Studies have shown that too much milk can lead to obesity and even cardiovascular disease and can have adverse effects on overall mortality.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
In multiple trials involving adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, a GLP-1 substantially reduced the times breathing slowed or stopped during sleep.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of obesity

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