larger-than-life

adjective

larg·​er-than-life ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf How to pronounce larger-than-life (audio)
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes

Examples of larger-than-life in a Sentence

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The Grammy winner, who is known for wearing larger-than-life platform heels, went for an unusual choice by wearing the Saeda ivory tulle crystal pumps, which retail for $1,150. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 July 2025 Because there is an unquestionable love for the material and a passion for the goofier, larger-than-life scenarios of comic book lore. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 July 2025 Edi Gathegi is a Kenyan-American actor, who has taken the reins in effectively embodying the larger-than-life, cinematic version of Mister Terrific in Superman, which arrives in theaters on July 11. Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Lauryn Hill reminded us that her style is as iconic as her voice, stepping out in a striking polka-dot ensemble layered with bold, oversized gold jewelry and a larger-than-life headwrap that felt both royal and revolutionary. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for larger-than-life

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of larger-than-life was in 1937

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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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