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 Kidman wore gray, too, in the form of an oversized, double-breasted tweed blazer that was just long enough to function as a dress. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 The sides can be unzipped and folded flat to convert the wagon into a cart for hauling oversized items or a senior dog. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 Clearly, pairing a flowy feminine dress with a tough, oversized bomber jacket is still an unbeatable fall outfit formula. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026 Big Blanket Co’s best-selling 10' x 10' oversized blanket is 4x bigger than the average throw blanket and bigger than a king-size blanket. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize

Adjective

Hence, a turbine operating hundreds of meters above the ground has access to a larger and potentially more reliable energy resource than a conventional turbine.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the proliferation of large new data centers is rivaling inflation and the Iran war as midterm political issues--and, like them, is hurting the Republicans.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

At today's card rates, even a relatively modest balance can generate significant interest charges and require sizable payments each month.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
The drive and long front garden create a sizable safe space between the mansion and the road below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

That said, the targeting software and operational testing still require substantial work.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
In addition, the distribution of that wealth is uneven as certain households own substantial property and investment portfolios while others don’t.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Isaias was expected to miss the oil industry's biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast, but fuel prices could rise if power outages shut down refineries for processing crude, industry experts said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Over the last two years, no Spanish company has helped drive Spanish content onto the world stage more than Movistar Plus, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

Elsewhere, dark-wood bas reliefs and miles of Norwegian green marble (Enigma Verde Lapponia) are the handsome hallmarks of design studio Autoban (famous for London’s Duck & Rice and Baku airport’s extraordinary makeover).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Alessi 5009/15 Bottle Coaster Looking for a handsome housewarming gift?

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Thorton had the first two-touchdown game of his career and made the huge catch to set up the go-ahead touchdown before the injury.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
This deprived the treasurers of huge assets that otherwise could have been invested to generate billions of dollars for the pensions — a gap present-day taxpayers must fill.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026