Larger than life
adjective
Appears or behaves in a way more exciting or important than others, often attracting attention.
His charismatic and larger than life personality made him a popular leader.
Often appears as...
- larger than life personality
- larger than life character
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Seems to be better or more important than a normal person.
The celebrity seemed larger than life, with every eye in the room drawn to him.
Often appears as...
- larger than life presence
- larger than life examples
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Appears or behaves in a way more exciting or important than others, often attracting attention.
His charismatic and larger than life personality made him a popular leader.
Often appears as...
- larger than life personality
- larger than life character
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Seems to be better or more important than a normal person.
The celebrity seemed larger than life, with every eye in the room drawn to him.
Often appears as...
- larger than life presence
- larger than life examples
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Used to describe someone who captures people's attention instantly by being impressive or dramatic.
At the gala, the actress's entrance was larger than life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's an expression, not a description of size. It means someone's impact or persona feels bigger than reality.
Despite his small stature, his courage was larger than life.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heroes
Often refers to public figures or characters from stories who inspire by going beyond the norm.
The freedom fighter's legacy was larger than life in our community.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Used to describe someone who captures people's attention instantly by being impressive or dramatic.
At the gala, the actress's entrance was larger than life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's an expression, not a description of size. It means someone's impact or persona feels bigger than reality.
Despite his small stature, his courage was larger than life.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heroes
Often refers to public figures or characters from stories who inspire by going beyond the norm.
The freedom fighter's legacy was larger than life in our community.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Used to describe someone who captures people's attention instantly by being impressive or dramatic.
At the gala, the actress's entrance was larger than life.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's an expression, not a description of size. It means someone's impact or persona feels bigger than reality.
Despite his small stature, his courage was larger than life.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heroes
Often refers to public figures or characters from stories who inspire by going beyond the norm.
The freedom fighter's legacy was larger than life in our community.
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