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overweight

[oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt] / ˈoʊ vərˈweɪt, ˈoʊ vərˌweɪt, ˌoʊ vərˈweɪt /
ADJECTIVE
heavier than average
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corpulent obese pudgy
STRONG
fat heavy outsize plump stout
WEAK
ample bulky fleshy hefty huge massive overfed overstuffed portly rotund upholstered weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
skinny slight thin
STRONG
lean slender
WEAK
underweight

Example Sentences

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They lowered their rating on global equities to overweight from equal-weight, while moving U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

To explore the role of routine, researchers analyzed detailed, real-time food logs from 112 adults who were overweight or obese and enrolled in a structured weight loss program.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

These tailwinds alongside cost savings prompt JPM to upgrade Lanxess’ stock to overweight from underweight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

CGS maintains an overweight rating on Malaysian banks, saying earnings would be largely defensive against any negative impact from elevated oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Willie Streeter came back to the gym, sullen and overweight.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.