View synonyms for larger-than-life

larger-than-life

[ lahr-jer-thuhn-lahyf ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

exceedingly imposing, impressive, or memorable, especially in appearance or forcefulness:
a larger-than-life leader.

larger-than-life

First recorded in 1945–50

And yet as Robert Ward discovered, Marvin—for all of his larger-than-life machismo—was surprising in real life.

The larger-than-life Oscar-winning comedian was found dead at his home of an apparent suicide.

Watch him one of his many videos, however, and he transforms into a larger-than-life, sweeping figure.

Yes, thanks to Howard Stern and her own larger-than-life personality, Mariann is having a bit of her own Joan Rivers moment.

Consider the steady-handed neurosurgeon with the outsized ego, the larger-than-life CEO, and, yes, the Teflon-coated politician.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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