larger-than-life

adjective

larg·​er-than-life ˈlär-jər-ṯẖən-ˈlīf How to pronounce larger-than-life (audio)
: of the sort legends are made of
larger-than-life heroes

Examples of larger-than-life in a Sentence

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Appropriately inaugurated on February 14, 1993, Love Park features El Beso, a larger-than-life sculpture from famed Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín of lovers passionately kissing. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 For glam, Megan wore larger-than-life, dark brown voluminous curls and bangs and went for summer-ready peach shades for her eyeshadow, cheeks and lips. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 May 2025 Del Toro’s charisma fills this larger-than-life role all the way to the brim. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025 Joel McHale will again host 11 larger-than-life personalities who come together under one roof to scheme, strategize and compete in different challenges for the chance to win a cash prize of $200,000. Giana Levy, Variety, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for larger-than-life

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of larger-than-life was in 1937

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“Larger-than-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larger-than-life. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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