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Definition of overlarge

overlarge

/ˌoʊvɚˈlɑːrdʒ/
o · ver · large
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• adjective

1

Excessively or disproportionately large in size, volume, or amount; bigger than is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Example

"The child looked comical wearing his grandfather's overlarge wool coat."

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• Rhymes for overlarge

• Nearby Words

overladen
overland
overlap
overlarge
overlay
overleaf
overlie

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, formed by combining the Old English prefix 'ofer-' (meaning 'too much' or 'excessively') with 'large' (from Old French 'large', ultimately from Latin 'largus', meaning 'abundant' or 'bountiful').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overlarge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overlarge
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