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Meaning of the word obese in English

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obese

US /oʊˈbiːs/
UK /oʊˈbiːs/
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Adjective

1.

grossly fat or overweight

Example:
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The doctor told him he was obese and needed to lose weight.
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Childhood obesity is a growing concern worldwide.
Synonym:
fatoverweightcorpulentportlystout
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