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Outsized: meaning, definitions and examples

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outsized

 

[ หˆaสŠtsaษชzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

size comparison

The term 'outsized' refers to something that is significantly larger than the usual or expected size. It can describe physical objects, the impact of a decision, or a person's influence. The word implies that the size or effect is excessive or remarkable in comparison to standard measurements. Often used in various contexts, it indicates that something is not only large but also may stand out in a notable way.

Synonyms

enormous, gigantic, huge, massive, oversized

Examples of usage

  • He wore an outsized hat that caught everyone's attention.
  • The company had outsized growth compared to its competitors.
  • She has an outsized personality that fills the room.
  • The sculpture was outsized, dominating the city square.

Translations

Translations of the word "outsized" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exagerado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเฅเคฏเคงเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberdimensioniert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlebihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดะผั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przesadny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Žๅ‰ฐใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exagรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excesivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท abartฤฑlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ๋„ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุงู„ุบ ููŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ehnanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prehรกลˆanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๅคง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofurlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸirdilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excesivo

Etymology

The word 'outsized' is derived from the prefix 'out-' combined with the word 'size'. The prefix 'out-' typically implies exceeding or surpassing, while 'size' refers to the dimensions, magnitude, or extent of an object or idea. The term began to appear in English language in the late 20th century, gaining popularity as a way to describe phenomena that are exaggerated in scale or impact. In contemporary usage, it often refers to things like outsized personalities, corporate growth, or exceptional talent, illustrating a trend towards embracing and highlighting extremes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,819 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.