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1. overlarge
adjective. excessively large.
Etymology
- large (English)
- large (Middle English (1100-1500))
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
Sentences with overlarge
1. Noun, singular or mass
Spiders we think of as "non-venomous" will leave a red welt on the skin much like an overlarge mosquito bite.
2. Adjective
Because the standard in some hospitals and medical facilities was overlarge and loose-fitting, both professional personnel and the public came to expect that square and shapeless people wore scrubs.
3. Verb, past participle
Modern beauty standards often emphasize breast size — but as many well-endowed women can tell you, having breasts that are overlarge in proportion to your frame can range from inconvenient to downright painful.
