larger-than-life
[ lahr-jer-th uh n-lahyf ]
/ ˈlɑr dʒər ðənˈlaɪf /
adjective
exceedingly imposing, impressive, or memorable, especially in appearance or forcefulness: a larger-than-life leader.
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Origin of larger-than-life
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby larger-than-life
large-scale integration, largehearted, largely, largemouth bass, largen, larger-than-life, largess, largesse, larghetto, largish, largo
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larger-than-life
adjective
exceptionally striking or colourful
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