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Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes - Adjectives of Weight

These adjectives provide information about a person's body weight, conveying their size, mass, or physical build.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes
heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

Ex: He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders. 
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fat
fat
[Adjective]

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

Ex: He admires body diversity and believes everyone should be accepted regardless of being fat or thin. 
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overweight
overweight
[Adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: John is overweight because he eats large portions and rarely exercises. 
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obese
obese
[Adjective]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese. 
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porky
porky
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a large body size

Ex: Despite being teased for being a bit porky in high school, Sarah embraced her body and learned to love herself. 
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corpulent
corpulent
[Adjective]

excessively overweight or obese

Ex: The king's corpulent figure filled the grand throne. 
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pudgy
pudgy
[Adjective]

slightly fat or chubby, especially in a cute or endearing way

Ex: The toddler had pudgy cheeks that everyone loved to pinch. 
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thin
thin
[Adjective]

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

Ex: He is thin but strong, thanks to regular exercise and a balanced diet. 
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lightweight
lightweight
[Adjective]

having little weight or mass, making it easy to carry or move

Ex: The suitcase was lightweight, perfect for traveling long distances. 
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gaunt
gaunt
[Adjective]

(of a person) excessively thin as a result of a disease, worry or hunger

Ex: After weeks of sickness, his face looked gaunt and pale. 
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bony
bony
[Adjective]

extremely thin to the point where the outlines of one's bones are visible beneath one's skin

Ex: Despite her efforts to gain weight, her bony frame remained unchanged. 
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cadaverous
cadaverous
[Adjective]

very thin or pale in a way that is suggestive of an illness

Ex: The patient's cadaverous appearance alarmed the doctors, indicating severe malnutrition. 
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underweight
underweight
[Adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: The doctor diagnosed her as underweight due to her low body mass index. 
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scrawny
scrawny
[Adjective]

thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

Ex: Despite his appetite, he remained scrawny, unable to put on weight. 
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emaciated
emaciated
[Adjective]

extremely thin and weak, often because of illness or a severe lack of food

Ex: The refugees were found in an emaciated state after weeks without food or water. 
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stout
stout
[Adjective]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

Ex: The stout man lumbered down the street, his heavyset figure moving with determination. 
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chunky
chunky
[Adjective]

solidly built with a thick or muscular body shape

Ex: The chunky football player easily pushed through the opposing team's defense. 
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