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oversized

oversized

61 2.3
Larger than normal and often too big for its use
  • adjective
  • /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪzd/
translation icon : sobredimensionado
  • The oversized suitcase was too large to fit in the overhead compartment.
  • an oversized sweatshirt
  • wear oversized clothing
  • an oversized bureaucracy

It's kind of like the oversized sleeping bag style coat.

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Examples

  • We have this absolutely stunning, oversized, relaxing swing.

  • Next, I really wanted an oversized scarf for the winter.

  • It's kind of oversized, but it has a great high fashion feel to it and sex appeal to it.

  • It's kind of like the oversized sleeping bag style coat.

  • Although the oversized couch did come in very useful the last couple of weeks, so...

  • I feel like my obsession with oversized T-shirts is very real right now.

  • We have got the leggings and the oversized jumper.

  • You look so lovely, my dear, standing here before the fire in my oversized man's robe.

  • Throughout the many years of its construction, its oversized proportions and white exterior invited criticism from many camps.

    Academic text (2002)
  • And like literally the thrift store is the place for oversized dad graphic Tees.

Synonyms

big
vsoversized
1.0

Larger than usual in size or amount

casts the larger size as unsuitable for its intended purpose rather than neutral
huge
vsoversized
1.0

Very large in size, amount, or degree

states that the extreme size makes it unsuitable for its normal role
giant
vsoversized
878 1.0

Very large in size

highlights that this large mass makes it impractical for its intended role
enormous
vsoversized
842 2.1

Very large in size, amount, or effect

frames the large degree as problematic because it exceeds the intended use
gigantic
vsoversized
139 3.2

Very large, much bigger than normal

points out that the size exceeds what is appropriate for its purpose
too large
vsoversized
31 1.0

More than what is needed or allowed

frames that excess specifically as making it unsuitable for its type
monstrous
vsoversized
21 4.5

Very large in size or amount, much bigger than normal

sees the abnormal largeness as making it unsuitable for its normal purpose
gargantuan
vsoversized
19 7.3

Very large, much bigger than usual

stresses that the massive size is inappropriate for the item's function
ginormous
vsoversized
  • Informal
15 3.3

Very large and much bigger than usual

notes that the much bigger size makes it unsuitable for its purpose
outsized
vsoversized
12 4.6

Much larger than is usual for that kind

highlights that the larger scale makes it unsuitable for its intended role
oversize
vsoversized
7 3.2

Larger than the usual size for its type

says the size is inappropriate or too large for its intended use
mammoth
vsoversized
5 3.9

Very large in size or amount

means the size goes beyond what the item should be used for
outsize
vsoversized
3 4.4

Much larger than usual for its kind

emphasizes that the excess size makes it impractical for its purpose
enlarged
vsoversized
1 3.1

Bigger than normal because it is swollen or has been made larger

sees the size as a problem because it does not fit its intended use
overlarge
vsoversized
1 4.7

Too big for the person or room

focuses on the size being inappropriate for its purpose rather than just excess
jumbo
vsoversized
1 1.8

Much larger than usual

marks that bulkiness exceeds what is useful for the intended type
hugemongous
vsoversized
  • Informal
8.6

Very large, often said in a playful way

tells that the extreme largeness makes it impractical for normal use

Antonyms

8 3.3

Smaller than the normal size for its kind

How Big

enormous
842 2.1
oversized
61 2.3
large
1.0
small
2 1.1
undersized
8 3.3

Surface Forms

oversized positive

Morphology

oversized = oversize (transparent) = over + size + ed

Formed by adding the productive adjectival/participial suffix '-ed' to the clear base 'oversize'.

Etymology

The word oversized comes from the prefix over- meaning 'too much' or 'above' and the word size meaning 'how big'. So oversized means 'too big' or larger than usual.