fat
adjective
having too much flabby tissue; corpulent; obese.
fatter
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comparativeof fat.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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I never became “unrecognizable,” and I spent more time than I’d like to admit looking at myself in the mirror and comparing what I saw to photos of the younger, fatter version of myself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Boosting isn’t a solution, but it is an equalizer, reminding upper management that a different title and fatter salary don’t exempt them from compassion, inside or outside the store.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
The strategists explain why markets went up so much and why the fatter tail — the rising probability of an extreme event — suggests they could fall in the near future.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
Having largely abandoned budget cars years ago, Detroit’s Big Three now rely heavily on expensive SUVs and pickup trucks that deliver fatter profits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
With each passing generation, the sheep became fatter, more submissive and less curious.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
