outsized

out·size

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [out-sahyz]
- /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/
- /ˈaʊtsaɪzd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [out-sahyz]
- /ˈaʊtˌsaɪz/

Definitions of outsized word

noun outsized Of an unusually large size. 2
noun outsized an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average. 1
noun outsized a garment of such a size. 1
adjective outsized Also, outsized. being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc.: a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego. 1

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Origin of outsized

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; out- + size1

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Parts of speech for Outsized

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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outsized popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

outsized usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for outsized

adjective outsized

enormous — very big
massive — consisting of or forming a large mass; bulky and heavy: massive columns.
vast — of very great area or extent; immense: the vast reaches of outer space.
big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
huge — extraordinarily large in bulk, quantity, or extent: a huge ship; a huge portion of ice cream.

All 12 Synonyms of outsized