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

Word History and Origins

Origin of larger-than-life¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Their debut album was the UK's best-selling record of 2004, earning them three Brit Awards and further chart hits with larger-than-life pop anthems such as Take Your Mama and Filthy/Gorgeous.

From BBC

In the decade leading up to his death earlier this year, Goff - a senior project engineer after his early football career - changed from the "larger-than-life character who loved telling jokes" into a shell of himself.

From BBC

Long before he entered politics, Trump grew up watching wrestling as a child in Queens, New York and he has always professed a deep reverence for its larger-than-life entertainers.

From BBC

Paying tribute to their father in a statement, Mr Gardner's children said his "laughter and larger-than-life personality were infectious".

From BBC

He’s this larger-than-life figure that lives in our imaginations but he’s also just a human being.

From Los Angeles Times