overlarge
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Many were forced to wear overlarge Russian military uniforms that could make them a target, and a former city administrator trudged around in boots five sizes too big.
From Seattle Times
But the personal car, even electrified, is an increasingly archaic idea — a hulking, overlarge, complicated piece of hardware that endures because people are trapped in a legacy infrastructure network.
From Seattle Times
Her tunic was overlarge, tom at the hem, and her eyes were bloodshot.
From Literature
As the party walked towards Cavern Hole, Cluny could sense hostility emanating from the young mouse who flip-flopped behind him in overlarge sandals.
From Literature
The “Hong Kong specialty” black pepper scallops — eight small ones for $33 — came carelessly jumbled on an overlarge oval plate, with one orchid blossom as decoration.
From Seattle Times
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