What does overlarge mean?
Overlarge means Excessively large; too big; oversize..
Overlarge
/əʊvəˈlɑːdʒ/ · adjective
Meaning
Excessively large; too big; oversize..
Definitions by Sense
- Excessively large; too big; oversize.
- (obsolete) Too extravagantly, overconfidently.
Example Sentences
After a couple of years without pruning, the shrub had grown overlarge and completely obscured the window.
The house felt overlarge and oversilent with just the two of us, but I was relishing the peace of the kitchen.
I will doo with her what me lyst said Palomydes / wete yow wel sayd that knyghte thou spekest ouer large / though thou semest me to haue at auauntage / by cause thow sawest me doo bataille but late
Synonyms for overlarge
Antonyms for overlarge
Related Words
Word Forms
- more overlarge
- most overlarge
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overlarge?
Common synonyms include large, big, too large.
What is the opposite of overlarge?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overlarge in a sentence?
After a couple of years without pruning, the shrub had grown overlarge and completely obscured the window.
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