Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Somewhat fat; slightly overweight or plump: Describes a person or animal that is moderately fat, not extremely so.

Usage

• As an adjective modifying a noun: Used directly before a noun to describe its condition.
  • He had a fattish face with round cheeks.
  • The fattish cat preferred napping to running.
• Following a linking verb (e.g., be, seem, look): Used after such verbs to describe the subject.
  • The puppy was still fattish even after its diet.
  • She looked fattish in that bulky sweater.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Comparative and Superlative Forms: While "fattish" is already a descriptive adjective implying a degree, comparative forms are rarely used but can be constructed for specific emphasis (e.g., "more fattish," "most fattish"). It is more common to use synonyms for comparison.
• Nuance: The term often carries a neutral or mildly descriptive tone but can be perceived as slightly informal or imprecise. It is less clinical than "overweight" and less harsh than "fat."

Variants and Related Words

• Fat (adj): Having a large amount of excess flesh. ()
• Plump (adj): Having a full, rounded shape, often used in a more positive or gentle way. ()
• Chubby (adj): Slightly fat in a way that looks soft and rounded, often used for babies or children. ()
• Portly (adj): Rather fat, especially describing a man with a dignified appearance. ()

Synonyms

• Plump
• Chubby
• Rotund
• Stout

Antonyms

• Thin
• Slender
• Skinny
• Lean

Adjective

1. somewhat fat