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

José José – Vive Long before the affectations of the ‘80s turned his records into slick synthetic affairs, Mexican crooner José José inhabited a larger-than-life realm populated by harpsichords and the analog sheen of his booming voice. —Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 16 Apr. 2024

To the list of larger-than-life, survivalist women in musical theater, add Tamara de Lempicka — but with an asterisk. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024

But another piece of Daly's larger-than-life personality is his role as a father. —Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024

While the film focused on the film set tumult, the book charted some of Eleanor's inner turmoil, including the challenges of being married to a larger-than-life figure. —CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024

While the football legend surrendered to police that same day, the chase – watched by some 95 million people – became a prelude to the larger-than-life trial to come. —Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024

Through these experiences, the General also encounters larger-than-life characters — key ones played to the hilt by Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr., an actor who specializes in chewing up the scenery. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024

Now, Beals—along with music lovers around the world—can listen to the White Album classic as sung by another larger-than-life musician: Beyoncé. —Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024

Alan Ritchson is best known for a larger-than-life turn as Jack Reacher on Amazon Prime Video’s record-setting series Reacher. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above