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

Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future. —Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

These larger-than-life tales grew harder to tolerate, Barnes said. —Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026

Partner Gregson Bautzer was a larger-than-life showbiz lawyer straight out of central casting who also had strong pull in California and Los Angeles political circles. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026

Sometimes having a normie on the cast balances the energy of the more eccentric ladies and can even lead to some fun, Jury Duty–esque humor that emerges when a regular person watches larger-than-life drama unfold around them. —Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for larger-than-life

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