# oversized

/ˈoʊvɝˌsaɪzd/ (US) · /ˌəʊvəsˈaɪzd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/oversized
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

much larger than the usual size. You often use this to describe clothes that are meant to look big and loose.

For teachers: larger than the standard or expected size for a specific category. Often used to describe garments designed with a loose, voluminous fit.

## Examples

- She loves wearing oversized sweaters in the winter.
- The fashion brand is famous for its oversized coats that create a modern, relaxed silhouette.
- While some critics argued the oversized proportions of the sculpture overwhelmed the small gallery, others felt the scale was necessary to convey the artist's message about industrial growth.

## Usage notes

- Can be used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after a linking verb.

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