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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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She needed help to lift the heavy furniture during the move .
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fat
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The fat cat lounged on the windowsill.
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overweight
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .
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obese
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .
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porky
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a large body size

Ex: Instead of feeling self-conscious about being porky, he decided to join a gym and focus on improving his health .
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corpulent
[Adjective]

excessively overweight or obese

Ex: The fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately representing people of all body types , especially those who are corpulent.
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pudgy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Even though she was a bit pudgy, her confidence and charisma made her stand out in the crowd.
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thin
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She is proud of her slender figure and takes good care of her health to remain thin.
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lightweight
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The new car model boasted a lightweight design , improving fuel efficiency .
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gaunt
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The famine-stricken village was filled with gaunt faces and empty stomachs.
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bony
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The elderly woman's bony hand trembled as she reached for her medication.
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cadaverous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The ghost in the movie was depicted as a cadaverous figure , with sunken eyes and hollow cheeks .
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underweight
[Adjective]

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

Ex: Being underweight can lead to various health complications such as weakened immune system and nutritional deficiencies.
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scrawny
[Adjective]

thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

Ex: The scrawny dog whimpered as it searched for scraps of food in the alley .
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emaciated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The emaciated man 's sunken eyes betrayed the depth of his suffering .
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stout
[Adjective]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

Ex: The stout woman huffed and puffed as she climbed the stairs , her heavyset frame slowing her progress .
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chunky
[Adjective]

solidly built with a thick or muscular body shape

Ex: The chunky actor was cast in roles that required a physically imposing presence .
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Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes
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