Overlarge

Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈlɑrdʒ/

Definitions of overlarge

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'overlarge' describes something that is excessively large

Example Sentences

A1 The overlarge cake was too big for the plate.

A2 She struggled to carry the overlarge suitcase up the stairs.

B1 The overlarge crowd made it difficult to see the stage.

B2 The overlarge portion of food was more than I could eat.

C1 The overlarge budget for the project raised some concerns.

C2 The overlarge painting dominated the gallery wall with its size.

Examples of overlarge in a Sentence

formal The overlarge painting dominated the wall of the art gallery.

informal She couldn't find a purse that wasn't overlarge for her small frame.

slang That burger joint always gives you an overlarge portion of fries.

figurative His ego was so overlarge that it affected his relationships with others.

Grammatical Forms of overlarge

• past tense: overlarged
• plural: overlarges
• comparative: more overlarge
• superlative: most overlarge
• present tense: overlarge
• future tense: will overlarge
• perfect tense: have overlarged
• continuous tense: is overlarging
• singular: overlarge
• positive degree: overlarge
• infinitive: to overlarge
• gerund: overlarging
• participle: overlarged

Origin and Evolution of overlarge

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'overlarge' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the word 'large' which refers to something of great size.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in Middle English to describe something excessively large or bigger than usual, the word 'overlarge' has continued to be used in modern English with a similar meaning. However, its usage may have evolved to also convey a sense of exaggeration or emphasis in certain contexts.