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

And the hulking Haaland continues to delight with a larger-than-life personality to match, soaking in American culture at every stop. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

However, July is asking for more substance despite your larger-than-life presentation. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Kids will love the Ibis Playground with two larger-than-life birds named Sara and Zota, and the whole family can stroll the Mangrove Bayou Walkway or cozy up with a good book in the outdoor Reading Room. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Personal photos and memorabilia decorated the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach ballroom to commemorate the larger-than-life reality star. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 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