OVERSIZE Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

oversize

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈsīz

variants or oversized

Definition of oversize

as in large

of a size greater than average of its kind a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball

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Recent Examples of oversize Plants that have become oversized often hide architectural features, block sightlines, and create a sense of visual clutter. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Inside, the spacious main compartment easily held a heavy travel wallet, an oversized scarf, a water bottle, and my headphones with plenty of room to spare. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026 The soccer star and the Spice Girls member posed on oversized golden thrones, cut their wedding cake with a sword and dressed their then 4-month-old son Brooklyn in purple. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversize

Adjective

The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

The hard-right Vox party at one stage even reached out to Latinos, now a sizable voting bloc, assuming that Catholic, Evangelical, and anti-Communist members of those communities would share right-wing values.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
Other states with sizable contingents include West Virginia, Nebraska, Florida and Louisiana.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Trading commodities, futures, and options involves a substantial risk of loss.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026
For smaller private colleges that are tuition dependent and lack substantial and accessible endowments, even a modest reduction in enrollment could prove calamitous.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The moves come as nostalgia continues to drive a considerable chunk of the music industry’s profits.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
Also expected to draw considerable interest are individual talks on how to co-produce with Italy, Canada, Spain, France, Chile, Mexico and Argentina, hosted by reps from each territory.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 6 July 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Meta, Oracle, Microsoft and other big tech companies have laid off tens of thousands of employees, while simultaneously investing billions in AI data centers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Also in attendance to celebrate the couple on their big day was Dunham's ex and Swift's longtime collaborator, Jack Antonoff, who was seen leaving for the event with his sister, Rachel Antonoff.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Benjamin Willis, a Lorain, Ohio, teenager and huge Marvel movie fan, opened his mouth in awe.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026