Appearance - Body Weight

Here you will learn some English words related to body weight such as "bony", "chubby", and "stout".

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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 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 .

ample [adjective]

(of women or their body part) having a full or generously proportioned figure

Ex: The ample bosom of the model was accentuated by the low-cut dress she wore .

chubby [adjective]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

Ex: She loved to cuddle her chubby cat , feeling its soft fur beneath her fingers .

tubby [adjective]

(of a person) short and fat

Ex: Despite being young , he was already tubby , with a round belly that protruded over his belt .

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 .

corpulent [adjective]

excessively overweight or obese

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

dumpy [adjective]

having a short, plump, and unattractive figure

Ex: The dumpy woman felt self-conscious about her figure in the form-fitting dress .

fleshy [adjective]

having a body that is chubby with soft-looking flesh

Ex: The fleshy baby had chubby cheeks and dimpled knees .

plump [adjective]

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

Ex: The actress gained weight for the role , appearing plump and round-faced to portray the character accurately .

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 .

portly [adjective]

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

Ex: The portly mayor addressed the crowd with authority and confidence .

potbellied [adjective]

(of a person or animal) having a round bulging stomach

pudgy [adjective]

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

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roly-poly [adjective]

short and fat

rotund [adjective]

having a rounded and fat body shape

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fatty [noun]

a casual or insulting term used to refer to someone who is overweight

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fatso [noun]

an individual with a round physique

Ex: She laughed off the nickname fatso , but deep down , it bothered her .

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 .

skinny [adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: The skinny boy could eat a lot without gaining weight .

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 .

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 .

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 .

anorexic [adjective]

having anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of food intake

Ex: She sought therapy for her anorexic condition .

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 .

pinched [adjective]

extremely emaciated, particularly due to illness, lack of food, or exposure to cold

puny [adjective]

small and weak in strength or size

Ex: Despite his puny stature , he stood up to the bully with courage and determination .

scraggy [adjective]

thin, bony, or skinny in an unattractive or unhealthy way

skeletal [adjective]

resembling a skeleton in appearance due to being very thin or emaciated

stringy [adjective]

having a slender shape, often used to describe someone who is thin and wiry

Ex: The dancer 's stringy muscles allowed her to perform intricate moves with ease .

slim [adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: She has a slim figure and always looks elegant in her outfits .

slender [adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: His fingers were slender and nimble , perfect for playing the piano .

lean [adjective]

having little body fat

Ex: The lean dog ran effortlessly alongside its owner during their morning jog .

trim [adjective]

physically thin, fit, and attractive

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petite [adjective]

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

Ex: His petite girlfriend stood on tiptoe to kiss him goodbye , her small frame fitting perfectly into his arms .

dainty [adjective]

pleasantly small and attractive, often implying a sense of elegance

Ex: The dainty necklace added a touch of elegance to her outfit .

wiry [adjective]

having a lean and strong body

Ex: Her wiry build allowed her to slip through tight spaces with ease during the obstacle course .

sinewy [adjective]

having a lean and muscular physique, characterized by strength and agility

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spare [adjective]

thin or lean, often implying that the person is not carrying excess weight

Ex: She preferred a spare style in her wardrobe , focusing on minimalistic and fitted clothing .

delicate [adjective]

small and attractive in shape, structure, or appearance

Ex: Despite her delicate appearance , she possessed inner strength and resilience that helped her overcome life 's challenges .

elfin [adjective]

small, delicate, and charming physical presence, often with a slightly mischievous quality

lissom [adjective]

delicately thin and with an agile body

svelte [adjective]

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

Ex: The svelte dancer moved with grace and precision across the stage .

big [adjective]

(of a person) having a body size that is noticeably larger than usual

Ex: The wrestler was big , using his size to his advantage in the ring .

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