oversize
/'ouvəvəsaiz/
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Definition
Adjective: Larger than the usual or standard size; excessively big or bulky.
Usage
Used to describe objects, clothing, or items that are deliberately or naturally bigger than the normal or expected dimensions. It often implies a noticeable and sometimes intentional deviation from the standard size.
Examples
- Adjective:
- He prefers to wear oversize sweaters for comfort.
- The warehouse received an oversize shipment that required special handling.
- The artist created an oversize sculpture for the public square.
Advanced Usage
- "Oversize" as an attributive adjective: It is most commonly used directly before a noun to modify it.
- The package was marked as oversize freight.
- Concept of "Oversize": Can describe a stylistic choice in fashion (e.g., oversize fit) or a logistical category for items that exceed standard transport dimensions.
Variants and Related Words
- Oversized (adjective): An alternative and very common form with the same meaning as "oversize."
- She bought an oversized armchair for the living room.
- Oversizing (noun): The act of making something larger than standard.
- The oversizing of the components led to compatibility issues.
Synonyms
- Outsize: Of exceptionally large size.
- Overscaled: Made to a scale larger than usual.
- Bulky: Taking up much space, typically awkwardly.
- King-size / Queen-size: Of a larger-than-standard size (specific to beds).
Antonyms
- Undersize: Smaller than the usual or standard size.
- Petite: (Especially for clothing) of a very small size.
- Compact: Closely and neatly packed together; small.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Oversize load: A transportation term for a vehicle or item that exceeds standard legal size limits for road travel.
- The truck carried an oversize load, so it was escorted by police cars.
- Oversize fit: A style of clothing designed to be much larger than the wearer's typical size.
- This jacket has an oversize fit, so you might want to size down.