Overlarge: meaning, definitions and examples
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overlarge
[ oʊvərˈlɑrdʒ ]
size description
Overlarge refers to something that is excessively large or beyond the usual size. It can be used to describe objects, clothing, or even concepts that are larger than expected or desirable. The term indicates a lack of balance or proportion in size. While it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it implies a clear deviation from normal measurements, often leading to practical difficulties or aesthetic concerns.
Synonyms
bulky, enormous, excessively large, gigantic, huge
Examples of usage
- The overlarge pizza took up the entire table.
- She felt uncomfortable in her overlarge dress.
- The overlarge backpack made it difficult to walk.
- We had to adjust the overlarge frame to fit the artwork.
- The overlarge dog struggled to fit in the small car.
Translations
Translations of the word "overlarge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivo
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक बड़ा
🇩🇪 übergroß
🇮🇩 terlalu besar
🇺🇦 надмірний
🇵🇱 nadmierny
🇯🇵 過剰な
🇫🇷 excessif
🇪🇸 excesivo
🇹🇷 aşırı büyük
🇰🇷 과도한
🇸🇦 مبالغ فيه
🇨🇿 přehnaný
🇸🇰 nadmerný
🇨🇳 过大的
🇸🇮 prevelik
🇮🇸 of stór
🇰🇿 артық
🇬🇪 ათზე მეტი
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq
🇲🇽 excesivo
Etymology
The word 'overlarge' combines the prefix 'over-', meaning 'excessive' or 'beyond usual limits', with 'large', which originates from the Latin 'largus', meaning 'abundant' or 'generous'. The usage of 'overlarge' can be traced back to English literature around the late 19th century, where it was used to describe items that exceed comfortable or practical dimensions. The prefix 'over-' has been utilized in various terms to indicate something that surpasses a given threshold, and when paired with 'large', it specifically emphasizes an unwieldy size. While the term is not extensively found in modern vocabulary, it serves a functional purpose in traits of description for things that are outsized in everyday life.