Definition

Adjective: * Being of the same size as the original person or object; not a miniature or enlarged representation. A life-sized object is created or depicted at a 1:1 scale relative to the real thing.

Usage

The adjective "life-sized" is used to describe statues, sculptures, portraits, models, or other representations that match the actual dimensions of the subject. It is typically placed before a noun. * The museum features a life-sized model of a Tyrannosaurus rex. * She painted a life-sized portrait of her grandfather. * For the art project, we need to create a life-sized silhouette of a classmate.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used figuratively to describe something that feels very real or immersive, as if it were present in its actual scale.
  • The virtual reality simulation made me feel like I was standing in front of a life-sized elephant.

Variants and Related Words

• Life-size (adjective): An alternative spelling with the same meaning. "Life-size" is equally common.
  • a life-size replica
• Full-scale (adjective): Often used synonymously, especially for models or replicas. It can also imply a comprehensive or complete version of something.
  • The engineers built a full-scale prototype.
• Miniature (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning a much smaller representation.
  • a miniature train set

Synonyms

• Actual-size
• Full-size
• True-to-life (can refer to appearance, not just size)

Antonyms

• Miniature
• Scaled-down
• Enlarged

Adjective

1. being of the same size as an original
   • a life-size sculpture