supersized

adjective

su·​per·​sized ˈsü-pər-ˌsīzd How to pronounce supersized (audio)
: greatly increased in size beyond what is usual : extremely large in size or amount
a supersized portion/drink
… hopes to show kids that there's an alternative to the nutritional wasteland of supersized fries and 32-ounce sodas.Cynthia Graber
… the highly lucrative practice of seeking supersized commissions from IPO customers …Peter Elkind et al.

Examples of supersized in a Sentence

a ship too supersized to fit through the Panama Canal
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In this iteration of the show, the veneers are whiter, the tans are faker, and the McMansions are even more supersized; plus, Jason says bye-bye to Brett and serves as the sole Oppenheim brother on set. Judy Berman, TIME, 28 June 2024 The wall behind the display was covered in a supersized photograph of a naked torso in white underpants, a raw, oven-ready chicken splayed across the crotch, the cavity of its neck a gaping hole. Hazlitt, 14 Feb. 2024 This week, we’re joined by Friend of the 5 Alan Sepinwall for a supersized look at some recent finales and break down the latest on the ongoing WGA strike. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023 The supersized stone, which will lead Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction on June 7, has long been used to generate funds for charity and has since become a symbol of altruism. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 May 2023 Fire Marshal Surveys Scene, Causes A-List Traffic Jam The 2023 SAG Awards posted up for the first time in Century City inside the Fairmont Century Plaza, a hotel that has become a go-to host this awards season thanks to its supersized and recently renovated ballroom. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2023 Last night, the setting’s namesake pool was decorated with a towering sculpture in the form of a pair of supersized, rotating silver jeans. Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2023 As part of a historic crossover event, the squads from Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Organized Crime will join forces in a supersized premiere this week. Lanford Beard, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supersized was in 1870

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“Supersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supersized. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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