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

The comedy-news show takes a harder-hitting approach than most similar shows and blends investigative journalism with larger-than-life comedy bits. —Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

The mural, which took nearly three years to complete, features glowing, starry skies punctuated by larger-than-life characters and magical landscapes that don’t exist in our realm. —Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025

In their bleak prison cell, Luis (Tonatiuh) brightens Valentín’s (Luna) days with memories of a splendid movie musical starring a larger-than-life diva named Ingrid Luna (Lopez). —Tolly Wright, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025

Stroud’s tangible humility offsets his larger-than-life stature. —Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025

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