fattish
/'fætiʃ/
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Definition
- 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