Outsize
(adjective)
Exceeding normal or average dimensions, size, or scale.
Origin:
The word 'outsize' is a combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning beyond or exceeding normal limits, and the noun 'size', meaning dimensions or extent.
Examples:
- His outsized ambition was the driving force behind his success.
- The outsized profits of the company were due to the innovative products they offered.
- Her outsized personality filled the room whenever she entered.
- The outsized influence of the media on public opinion was a concern.
- The outsized response to the crisis was a testament to the resilience of the community.