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large-mouthed

large-mouthed

4.2
Having a mouth that is bigger than the rest of the face or body
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɑrdʒˌmaʊθt/
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  • The large-mouthed bass is a popular freshwater game fish in North America.

Examples

  • Several large-mouthed frogs were found near the pond during the survey.

  • The large-mouthed bass is a popular fish among anglers.

  • Her pet had a large-mouthed grin that made it look as if it were smiling all day.

  • Is that a large-mouthed frog I see by the pond?

  • The large-mouthed bass is known for its aggressive feeding behavior and can grow quite large.

  • During the nature walk, we spotted several large-mouthed frogs basking in the sun near the water's edge.

  • In the aquarium, the large-mouthed fish swam eagerly, searching for its next meal.

Synonyms

mouthy
vslarge-mouthed
6.4

A thing with a large, noticeable mouth like a puppet or fish

emphasizes size relative to the whole body or face
widemouthed
vslarge-mouthed
3.7

Having a wide opening like a jar or bottle

focuses on proportion to the rest of the body rather than just width

Antonyms

narrow-mouthed
6.7

Having a small opening at the top

How Wide

large-mouthed
4.2

Surface Forms

large-mouthed positive

Morphology

large-mouthed = large + mouthed (transparent) = large + mouth + ed

The compound combines 'large' and 'mouthed' (mouthed = mouth + -ed) giving the straightforward meaning 'having a large mouth'.

Etymology

The word large-mouthed is made from two simple words: large ('big') and mouth ('the opening for eating or talking'). So it literally means a person or animal with a bigger-than-normal mouth, which is why we use it for animals like the largemouth bass.