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 Everything about the deer seemed oversize, including the thick, bullish body that met a neck that looked at least 24 inches around at its smallest. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Moments later, the duo was back in all of its fantastic polka-dot glory, complete with those oversized masks, and doing some quick stretching/calisthenics to get ready for the show. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The first lady wore a bright-red Dior pencil skirt with a sky-blue oversized shirt by Michael Kors and Manolo suede pumps, according to a White House pool report. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026 The first lady stood before a wall of American flags in a crisp sky-blue oversized Michael Kors shirt with the collar popped and a vivid red Dior pencil skirt, echoing the patriotic setting. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize

Adjective

Beyond the possibility of romance, these sessions tap into a larger need for connection.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In June, SpaceX had the largest IPO in history, creating multimillion-dollar windfalls for some longtime employees.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

The younger Rivers will be headed to North Carolina State, following in the sizable footsteps of his father.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
On a more practical level, international living may save you a sizable amount on housing, healthcare, and daily expenses such as groceries.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Its compact design aims to provide substantial carrying capacity without relying on conventional vehicles.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Organizations often spend substantial energy articulating ambitious outcomes while devoting less attention to the routines that make those outcomes possible.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

In retrospect, the accusation may contain no truth, some truth, or considerable truth.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Severe thunderstorms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours, but forecasters say there is considerable uncertainty about when and where storms will develop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Prosecutors revealed Davis’ admittedly big mouth had been opening to investigators since 1998 – only two years after Shakur was gunned down – in a series of secret interviews trying to minimize his own legal damage by giving information to the cops.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Gone was the terror of wondering if the piece that was about to air was going to get big enough laughs from the live audience.

— Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

Flynn delivers a knockout twist midway through this thriller about a picture-perfect young woman who has presumably been killed by her handsome husband.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
Both variants are available in handsome Pearl and Onyx finishes – but the Kickstarter exclusive Ember (a vibrant reddish orange) variant with 12GB RAM looks especially hot.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Granted, City have made a club-record signing in Elliot Anderson, and he is expected to make a huge difference, but everything else is pending.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The baryon-junction model provides another possibility At RHIC energies, a proton contains a huge number of gluons.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026