overlarge

IPA/ˌəʊ.vəˈlɑːdʒ/
IPA/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlɑːrdʒ/

overlarge — adjective

  • overlargepositive
  • more overlargecomparative
  • most overlargesuperlative

1. larger than normal, expected, or really needed for a particular place or purpose

1.形容詞C1
釋義

larger than normal, expected, or really needed for a particular place or purpose.

例句

The overlarge desk left almost no space to walk through the office.

overlarge + noun

Mina returned the coat because the sleeves were overlarge for her frame.

overlarge for [person]

同義詞
  • oversized

    more common; often used of clothing, packages, or designed objects

  • too large

    plain everyday wording for something bigger than needed

  • excessive

    broader; can describe amount, force, or degree as well as size

反義詞
  • undersized

    smaller than the normal or expected size

  • small

    general opposite for size, without the idea of being unsuitable

文法句型

overlarge + noun

overlarge for [place/purpose]

用法筆記

Overlarge is less common and more formal or literary than 'too big' or 'oversized'. It usually describes an object, part, or feature whose size feels excessive for its setting or purpose.

常見錯誤

❌This room is very overlarge.
✅This room is very large.
💡use overlarge when the size feels excessive or unsuitable, not just big.