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fatness

 

[ ˈfatnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body shape

The quality of being fat; corpulence; obesity.

Synonyms

chubbiness, corpulence, obesity

Examples of usage

  • She was self-conscious about her fatness and tried to lose weight.
  • His fatness was evident in his round face and large belly.
Context #2 | Noun

food

The state or quality of containing fat.

Synonyms

creaminess, fattiness, richness

Examples of usage

  • The fatness of the milk gave it a rich and creamy texture.
  • The fatness of the meat made it juicy and flavorful.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gordura

🇮🇳 मोटापा

🇩🇪 Fettleibigkeit

🇮🇩 kegemukan

🇺🇦 ожиріння

🇵🇱 otyłość

🇯🇵 肥満 (ひまん)

🇫🇷 obésité

🇪🇸 obesidad

🇹🇷 obezite

🇰🇷 비만 (biman)

🇸🇦 سمنة

🇨🇿 obezita

🇸🇰 obezita

🇨🇳 肥胖 (féipàng)

🇸🇮 debelost

🇮🇸 offita

🇰🇿 семіздік

🇬🇪 სიმსუქნე

🇦🇿 piylənmə

🇲🇽 obesidad

Etymology

The word 'fatness' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'fæt', meaning 'fat'. Over time, the word evolved to represent both the physical quality of being fat or obese, as well as the presence of fat in food. The concept of fatness has been associated with various cultural and societal perceptions, from beauty standards to health concerns.

See also: fat, fate, fattiness, fatty.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,533, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.