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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heavy [adjective]

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

Ex: He struggled to open the heavy door with his hands full .

fat [adjective]

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

Ex: The doctor advised him to exercise regularly to avoid becoming overweight or fat .

overweight [adjective]

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

Ex: Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes .

obese [adjective]

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

Ex: The study focused on the dietary habits of obese individuals .

porky [adjective]

(of a person) having a large body size

Ex: The comedy skit featured a porky actor wearing a fat suit for comedic effect .

corpulent [adjective]

excessively overweight or obese

Ex: She struggled to find fashionable clothes that would fit her corpulent frame .

pudgy [adjective]

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

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thin [adjective]

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

Ex: She enjoys her fast metabolism , which keeps her naturally thin .

lightweight [adjective]

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

Ex: The construction material used for the house was lightweight but durable .

gaunt [adjective]

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

Ex: She became gaunt after months of strict dieting and over-exercising .

bony [adjective]

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

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cadaverous [adjective]

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

Ex: The actor underwent a drastic weight loss regimen to portray the cadaverous character accurately .

underweight [adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: The underweight child was put on a special diet to help him gain weight .

scrawny [adjective]

thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

Ex: The scrawny boy was often teased by his classmates for his frail appearance .

emaciated [adjective]

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

Ex: After months of chemotherapy , she emerged from treatment looking emaciated but hopeful .

stout [adjective]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

Ex: The stout man struggled to squeeze through the narrow doorway , his large belly grazing the frame .

chunky [adjective]

solidly built with a thick or muscular body shape

Ex: The chunky baby waddled across the room , chubby cheeks flushed with excitement .

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