obesity

Definitions

A condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body.

The state of being grossly fat or overweight, typically defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

Examples

The public health campaign aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with childhood obesity.

Many medical experts argue that a sedentary lifestyle is a primary contributor to the rising rates of obesity.

Synonyms

corpulence overweight portliness heaviness fleshliness adiposity grossness

Antonyms

leanness thinness slenderness emaciation underweight gauntness slimness