Oversized: meaning, definitions and examples

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oversized

[ ˌoʊvərˈsaɪzd ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.