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Oversized: meaning, definitions and examples

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oversized

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈsaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing

Larger than the standard size, especially in width or length.

Synonyms

big, huge, large

Examples of usage

  • She wore an oversized sweater to stay warm.
  • The oversized t-shirt was very comfortable.
Context #2 | Adjective

objects

Excessively large or too big for its intended use.

Synonyms

enormous, gigantic, massive

Examples of usage

  • The oversized chair took up too much space in the living room.
  • The oversized suitcase was difficult to carry.

Translations

Translations of the word "oversized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excessivamente grande

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक बड़ा

🇩🇪 überdimensioniert

🇮🇩 terlalu besar

🇺🇦 надмірно великий

🇵🇱 zbyt duży

🇯🇵 過大な

🇫🇷 surdimensionné

🇪🇸 sobredimensionado

🇹🇷 aşırı büyük

🇰🇷 너무 큰

🇸🇦 كبير جداً

🇨🇿 příliš velký

🇸🇰 nadmerne veľký

🇨🇳 过大的

🇸🇮 prevelik

🇮🇸 of stór

🇰🇿 тым үлкен

🇬🇪 ზედმეტად დიდი

🇦🇿 çox böyük

🇲🇽 sobredimensionado

Etymology

The word 'oversized' originated from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessively or above normal, and 'sized' referring to the dimensions or proportions of something. The term became popular in the mid-20th century with the rise of fashion trends emphasizing loose and large clothing styles.

See also: resize, size, sizeable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,861, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.