OVERSIZE Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

oversize

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈsīz

variants or oversized

Definition of oversize

as in large

of a size greater than average of its kind a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball

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Recent Examples of oversize Many are turned off by the space requirements of oversized smokers and the hours lost constantly tending to the fire. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 Last night, Gerber continued her love affair with the do-everything, go-anywhere little black dress, wearing a knee-length slip beneath an oversized khaki trench. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 The top has a relaxed, slightly oversized feel with a round neckline and dropped shoulders, while the shorts are cut wide and roomy with a comfortable elastic waistband. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Trump came onstage and helped present the trophies and oversize checks. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize

Adjective

Aerial footage showed a large law enforcement presence on Sunset Boulevard, which appeared to be closed off to traffic.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Only about 6% of the region’s deposits are controlled by the combined bank, ranking fourth behind larger national competition such as Truist, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Access to footage requires a sizable payment, disclosure of the project’s editorial purpose, legal review, and approval before material can be released.

— Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
First introduced in 1988, the Omega Speedmaster Reduced took the Speedmaster Professional — which comes in a sizable 42mm case sizing — and slimmed it down to a chill 39mm.

— Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

But developers accustomed to CUDA may need to rewrite and optimize substantial portions of their existing code before moving their training workloads to Ascend.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Business organizations, for example, typically devote substantial resources to risk management.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The proposal has drawn considerable concern from residents, especially regarding traffic.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Villa go in as considerable underdogs — 7/2 to win in normal time and 2/1 to lift the trophy — and pulling it off would represent another big result in what has already been a landmark year for the club.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Japan captain Warner Dearns said his lineup did everything possible to match it with the bigger Australian pack in the first half.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
The Fireplace Shangri-la room is your own personal retreat, complete with an oversized soaking tub (big enough for even a tall girl like myself to enjoy) and separate shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

Getty Images In less than a year, Mark Walter bought the NBA’s most valuable franchise and then flipped it for a handsome profit.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Ideally located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Taskers Pond neighborhood, a handsome colonial has just come on the market.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Videos circulating on social media, and geolocated by CNN, show a huge blaze raging and plumes of smoke rising from an area just outside the city, close to what appear to be the characteristic towers of an oil refinery.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The fight is huge for everyone involved, the network and promoters included.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026