larger than life

[lahr-jer-thuhn-lahyf] / ˈlɑr dʒər ðənˈlaɪf /

ADJECTIVE

legendary

Synonyms

WEAK

awesome celebrated extraordinary famed famous immortal imposing impressive mythical renowned towering

Example Sentences

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Colonel James WHM Bishop, commander of Operation Shader, said Freeman was "larger than life and magnetically charming".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It opened my eyes to a world that was larger than life, yet still personal at its core.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

She was larger than life, she was like “Auntie Mame.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Mike Papantonio strutted on a raised stage, his own face a hundred times larger than life on the screen behind him.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

I always thought it would feel larger than life, and it doesn’t, but I like that.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera