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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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This resulted in a combined overweight and obesity rate of about 41%, consistent with data from the Veneto region of Italy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Morgan lowered his rating on Scotts’ stock to neutral, after being at overweight for at least the past three years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The bank initiates coverage of the stock with an overweight rating and A$50.00 target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Three of every five Americans are overweight; one of every five is obese.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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