outsize
Definition
Adjective:
- Unusually large; bigger than the standard or expected size. This describes something that is larger than what is considered normal or typical for its type or category.
Noun:
- An unusual size, especially one that is very large. This refers to a size, particularly for clothing or garments, that is not part of the standard range and is significantly larger than average.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The company is known for its outsize influence on the global market.
- He carried an outsize backpack that seemed to contain everything he owned.
- The actor has an outsize personality that fills the room.
Noun:
- This jacket is only available in outsize.
- The store specializes in clothing for tall men, stocking many items in outsize.
- She had to shop in the outsize section to find shoes that fit.
Advanced Usage
- The adjective outsize is often used figuratively to describe abstract concepts that are disproportionately large or influential.
- The candidate's outsize ambitions were clear from the start.
- The film was a success despite its relatively outsize budget.
Variants and Related Words
- Outsized (adjective): This is a common variant with the same meaning as the adjective "outsize."
- He has an outsized ego.
- Oversize (adjective): Very similar in meaning to "outsize," often used interchangeably. "Oversize" can sometimes imply something is intentionally made larger than standard (like an oversize sweater), while "outsize" can emphasize being unusually or exceptionally large.
- King-size, Queen-size, Plus-size: These are specific terms for large sizes in bedding and clothing, respectively.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Oversized, enormous, huge, gigantic, colossal, massive, excessive, disproportionate.
- Noun: Extra-large size, plus size, large fit.
Antonyms
- Adjective: Undersized, small, tiny, miniature, diminutive.
- Noun: Petite size, small size.
Adjective
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larger than normal for its kind
Noun
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an unusual garment size (especially one that is very large)
