Outsize

Pronunciation: /aʊtsaɪz/

Definitions of outsize

adjective an adjective used to describe something that is larger than usual or expected in size

Example Sentences

A1 The elephant had an outsize appetite.

A2 She wore an outsize sweater that was too big for her.

B1 The company ordered outsize quantities of supplies for the upcoming project.

B2 The outsize profits from the new product launch exceeded all expectations.

C1 The outsize impact of climate change is becoming more evident each year.

C2 His outsize personality made him a natural leader in the organization.

Examples of outsize in a Sentence

formal The company decided to invest in outsize machinery to increase production capacity.

informal She always wears outsize sweaters to stay cozy in the winter.

slang That outsize burger was so delicious, I couldn't finish it!

figurative His outsize personality filled the room with energy and excitement.

Grammatical Forms of outsize

• past tense: outsized
• plural: outsizes
• comparative: more outsize
• superlative: most outsize
• present tense: outsize
• future tense: will outsize
• perfect tense: has outsized
• continuous tense: is outsizing
• singular: outsize
• positive degree: outsize
• infinitive: to outsize
• gerund: outsizing
• participle: outsized

Origin and Evolution of outsize

First Known Use: 1860 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'outsize' originated from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning outside or beyond, and the word 'size' referring to dimensions or proportions.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is larger than usual or standard size, 'outsize' has evolved to also connote something that is exceptional or extraordinary in a positive sense.