great
adjective
unusually or comparatively large in size or dimensions.
overgreat
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a word derived from
great.
Example Sentences
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In practical use this overgreat sensibility proves to be a fault.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 by Various
For when the way of pleasuring, and displeasuring, lieth by the favorite, it is impossible any other should be overgreat.
From The Essays of Francis Bacon by Francis Bacon
She flatters him, feeds his vanity, already overgreat, and consistently keeps out of view her own woman's feelings.
From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Pierce Butler
A vague sadness touches his mood, and this pensive moment goes far toward gaining back to him the sympathy which his overgreat sturdiness in dealing death had perhaps forfeited.
From The Wagnerian Romances by Gertrude Hall Brownell
It is very possible the disciples were right, in a way; but still the Founder's scheme now and then caught a great prize that the disciples would have lost through their overgreat meddling.
From Father Stafford by Anthony Hope
