Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

OVERWEIGHT

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Overweight.

Overweight - as a noun

The property of excessive fatness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adiposiscorpulencestoutness

Overweight - as an adjective satellite

Usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fleshyheavy

Overweight - as a verb

To weigh down: to put too heavy a burden on.

To place excessive weight or emphasis on; to overestimate the importance of.

Overweight - as an adjective

(of a person) heavier than what is generally considered healthy for a given body type and height.

(of a vehicle) weighing more than what is allowed for safety or legal commerce.

(investment, followed by a noun or prepositional phrase indicating a security or type of security) having a portfolio relatively heavily invested in.

Example: "Our portfolio is very overweight (in) asian technology stocks."

Example Sentences

"She is overweight and needs to start a diet."
"My doctor told me that I am overweight and need to exercise more."
"The study found a correlation between overweight individuals and heart disease."
"He struggles with his self-esteem because he is overweight."
"The actress gained weight for the role and became temporarily overweight."
View more

Word Game Points

Is OVERWEIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overweight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWEIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is OVERWEIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overweight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWEIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is OVERWEIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overweight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWEIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen