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larger-than-life
[ lahr-jer-thuhn-lahyf ]
/ ˈlɑr dʒər ðənˈlaɪf /
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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-minded, largemouth bass, Large Munsterlander, largen, large-print, larger-than-life, large-scale, large-scale integration, largess, largesse, large white
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British Dictionary definitions for larger-than-life
larger-than-life
adjective
exceptionally striking or colourful
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