OVERWEIGHT Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈwāt

Definition of overweight

as in plump

having an excess of body fat an overweight person who had difficulty running even a short distance

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Recent Examples of overweight

Adjective

Morgan Stanley reiterates SpaceX as overweight Morgan Stanley said shares are attractive. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 When that dream died, de Blasio settled for reducing the number of traffic lanes on the existing quasi-ruin from three to two and trying to prevent overweight trucks from using the road. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026

Noun

In addition to being arbitrary, reductionist, and biased, classifying individuals as obese or overweight based on a single number ignores many complexities about body fat. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 Despite continued trimming of Bank of America (BAC) and other financial companies in the quarter, the sector remains the portfolio’s most significant overweight at almost 35% of assets. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overweight

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overweight

Adjective

Purchasing Fresh Corn In The Husk To pick out your fresh corn still in the husk, start by giving the ear of corn a gentle squeeze to feel for plump kernels and avoid husks with brown holes, a sign of worms.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
It can even be injected or taken as a supplement, though is most commonly found in moisturizers and serums to lock in hydration, plump, and smooth fine lines.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of plump

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

Adjective

Conversely, someone with a BMI in the normal range could have lost considerable muscle while retaining excess body fat.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors handle stopping duties, an important part of controlling a large fat-tire e-bike in traffic or on a downhill section.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of fat

Adjective

One study found semaglutide, sold under brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 20% in overweight or obese adults without diabetes.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
In addition to being arbitrary, reductionist, and biased, classifying individuals as obese or overweight based on a single number ignores many complexities about body fat.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

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