OVERLARGE

overlarge, too large

(adjective) excessively large

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

overlarge (comparative more overlarge, superlative most overlarge)

Excessively large; too big; oversize.

Adverb

overlarge (comparative more overlarge, superlative most overlarge)

(obsolete) Too extravagantly, overconfidently.

Source: Wiktionary


O"ver*large", a.

Definition: Too large; too great.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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