oversized

/ˈəʊvəsaɪzd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈəʊvərsaɪzd/ (ame, ipa)

oversized — adjective

  • oversizedpositive
  • more oversizedcomparative
  • most oversizedsuperlative

1. much larger than the usual or expected size, either by design or by mistake.

1.形容詞B1
釋義

much larger than the usual or expected size, either by design or by mistake.

例句

Nora wore an oversized sweater that hung past her knees.

attributive: oversized + clothing noun

The oversized envelope cost extra to mail at the post office.

collocation: oversized envelope / package

同義詞
  • huge

    general; describes absolute size, not relative to expected

  • outsize

    near-synonym; more British, often used of clothing or luggage

  • jumbo

    informal; commercial sizing label (jumbo shrimp, jumbo jet)

反義詞
  • undersized

    smaller than the normal or expected size

  • tiny

    general; emphasises smallness without the 'expected size' frame

文法句型

oversized + noun

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (attributive), not after 'be'. Often suggests the large size is intentional (fashion, design) or notably impractical.

常見錯誤

❌The sweater is oversized for me.
✅The sweater is too big for me.
💡'oversized' is used before a noun; use 'too big' after 'be' for fit complaints.