Obese
(adjective)
- Very overweight, having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above.
- Having excessive body fat.
Origin:
From latin word "obesus" which means "fa.t"
Examples:
- He was classified as obese due to his high BMI.
- The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the developed countries.
- She was advised to lose weight as she was becoming obese.
- Obese individuals are at a higher risk of developing diabetes.
- He was labeled as an obese person according to the body mass index.