larger-than-life — having qualities that are more impressive, exciting, or remarkable than those of ordinary people or things
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having qualities that are more impressive, exciting, or remarkable than those of ordinary people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːrdʒər ðən laɪf/
Korean meaning: 평범한 사람이나 사물보다 더 인상적이고 흥미진진하며 놀라운 성격을 가진
Korean pronunciation: **라**져 댄 **라**이프
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was a larger-than-life woman who could make anyone laugh even during her own funeral preparations.
- The CEO's larger-than-life vision transformed a small startup into a global empire.
- Even his sneeze was larger-than-life - it could wake up the entire neighborhood.
larger-than-life
ADJECTIVE//ˈlɑːrdʒər ðən laɪf//
having qualities that are more impressive, exciting, or remarkable than those of ordinary people or things
a massive superhero with flowing cape stands confidently with arms crossed, towering over normal-sized people around him. His presence radiates power and charisma that makes him seem almost mythical compared to ordinary citizens. The crowd of people below looks up in awe and wonder at his commanding figure. Their expressions show complete admiration and excitement as they point and stare at this incredible being. someone having qualities that are more impressive, exciting, and remarkable than those of ordinary people
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Origin
이 표현은 실제 생활보다 큰 것을 의미하는 문자 그대로의 의미에서 시작되어, 평범함을 뛰어넘는 특별한 성격이나 특성을 묘사하는 관용구로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother was a larger-than-life woman who could make anyone laugh even during her own funeral preparations.”
“The CEO's larger-than-life vision transformed a small startup into a global empire.”
“Even his sneeze was larger-than-life - it could wake up the entire neighborhood.”
“The artist's larger-than-life sculptures dominated the entire museum gallery.”
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