larger-than-life

adjective

larg·​er-than-life ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf 

: of the sort legends are made of

larger-than-life heroes

Examples of larger-than-life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But his larger-than-life personality also endeared him to people across the world, many of whom didn’t even watch the games. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

At a time when vocal power and larger-than-life production often dominated the genre, Aaliyah found strength in restraint, creating a style that felt intimate, confident, and completely her own. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Once those opening day visitors walked up the drawbridge and through Sleeping Beauty Castle, they were immediately struck by the larger-than-life King Arthur Carrousel — just as guests are today. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Charli carried the Tabby Shoulder Bag 36, a larger-than-life version of the brand’s iconic Tabby Shoulder Bag. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for larger-than-life

• afterlife
• pocketknife
• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife