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View synonyms for larger-than-life

larger-than-life

[ lahr-jer-thuhn-lahyf ]

adjective

  1. exceedingly imposing, impressive, or memorable, especially in appearance or forcefulness:

    a larger-than-life leader.



larger-than-life

adjective

  1. exceptionally striking or colourful
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of larger-than-life1

First recorded in 1945–50

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