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 Velvet seating, oversized portraits, a vintage pool table and wallpaper on the ceiling. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 Other snaps show Collins enjoying the pool with her friends and family while wearing a white swimsuit, straw hat and oversize black sunglasses. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Each of the oversized rooms is named after women who have inspired Merinoff Kwasnieski, some famous (Jane Birkin), some not (Theresa, a memorable former guest). — Molly Fergus, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 But this default fits only 19 percent of women based on body measurements, leaving 81 percent unable to find properly fitting clothes without buying oversized items or relying on stretch from elastane—another circularity impediment. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize

Adjective

The answer is likely to come this week as the panel considers the world’s largest blackwater wetland, located in Georgia’s southeastern corner, as a World Heritage Site.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Brent climbed nearly 16% last week, its largest weekly rise since April, and European benchmark natural gas prices saw their highest close since March, according to Deutsche Bank.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

Impact craters are formed by sizable objects such as meteorites crashing into the Earth’s surface.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The France Under-20 international’s ceiling is extremely high, though, which is why Newcastle have invested another sizeable sum in someone who has only just celebrated his 20th birthday.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Key concerns for investors include the company's existing debt, the substantial proceeds already taken by private owners, and the concentrated control Blackstone will retain post-offering.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
If the impact centres are on the same line, Babcock will need to find substantial wingers to play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the second unit, or Stan Bowman will need to find a second-line centre.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Her new position at the scene’s forefront came with considerable expectations, and her occasionally dazzling debut, Silence Is Loud, felt the weight of those demands.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Skattebo’s recovery has therefore commanded considerable attention.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

About the swamp A big, big place The Okefenokee Swamp is vast, 438,000-440,000 acres spanning about 700 square miles mostly in Charlton, Ware and Clinch counties in Georgia‘s southeast corner.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
That means one in four rooms were available during the world’s biggest sporting event.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

This one had long, spirally fluted horns and was as handsome a trophy as anyone would want.

— Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
The Vampire Diaries centers on orphaned teenager Elena Gilbert, who ends up falling in love with a handsome new student named Stefan Salvatore (Wesley).

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Notable quote There is a huge amount of animosity, every single day, thrown at trans kids.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026