Adjectives of Weight

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

He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders.

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

He admires body diversity and believes everyone should be accepted regardless of being fat or thin.

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

John is overweight because he eats large portions and rarely exercises.

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

Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese.

(of a person) having a large body size

Despite being teased for being a bit porky in high school, Sarah embraced her body and learned to love herself.

excessively overweight or obese

The king's corpulent figure filled the grand throne.

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

The toddler had pudgy cheeks that everyone loved to pinch.

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily.

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

The suitcase was lightweight, perfect for traveling long distances.

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

After weeks of sickness, his face looked gaunt and pale.

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

Despite her efforts to gain weight, her bony frame remained unchanged.

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

The patient's cadaverous appearance alarmed the doctors, indicating severe malnutrition.

weighing less than the desired, healthy, or normal amount

The doctor diagnosed her as underweight due to her low body mass index.

thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

Despite his appetite, he remained scrawny, unable to put on weight.

to become thin or malnourished and physically fade away

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

The stout man lumbered down the street, his heavyset figure moving with determination.

(of food) having large pieces

The chunky tomato soup was full of large, tender pieces of vegetables and herbs.