Describing Body Shape: English Vocabulary List

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

"The cat is overweight."

"The overweight dog needed to go on a diet and the vet recommended more exercise and fewer treats to help him lose weight."

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

"The cat is fat."

"The veterinarian advised the owner that the dog had become too fat and needed a stricter diet."

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

"The baby has chubby cheeks."

"The chubby baby had the cutest little cheeks and everyone who saw him wanted to pinch them gently and give him kisses."

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

"The person is thin."

"The thin ice on the lake was not safe to walk on so the sign clearly warned people to stay off the frozen surface completely."

thin in an attractive way

"She is trying to stay slim."

"She bought a slim fitting dress for the party because she had been exercising regularly and felt confident about her body shape now."

having a very low amount of body fat

"The model is very skinny."

"The skinny model walked down the runway wearing designer clothes that seemed to hang loosely on her very thin and tall frame."

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

"He has a muscular body."

"The muscular man lifted heavy weights at the gym every day and his arms were so strong that he could easily carry heavy boxes."

exercising authority, influence, or control in a way that significantly affects outcomes or decisions

"The leader is powerful."

"The influential politician wielded powerful sway over the legislative process, shaping new laws."

having well-defined muscles and firmness, often as a result of exercise or physical activity

"Her arms are toned."

"Her toned arms showed that she had been working out regularly at the gym with a personal trainer for several months already."