life-sized — having the same size as the person or thing represented
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the same size as the person or thing represented
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪf saɪzd/
Korean meaning: 실물 크기의, 등신대의
Korean pronunciation: **라이프** 사이즈드
Example Sentences
- The fan bought a life-sized cardboard cutout of his favorite K-pop star and talks to it every morning.
- The life-sized dinosaur exhibit scared many young children at the science museum.
- She ordered a life-sized pillow with her boyfriend's photo on it after he went abroad.
life-sized
ADJECTIVE//ˈlaɪf saɪzd//
having the same size as the person or thing represented
실물 크기의, 등신대의
The life-sized statue left everyone surprised - even the prized athlete himself!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
생명을 의미하는 'life'와 크기를 나타내는 'size'의 과거분사형 'sized'가 결합된 합성형용사로, 실제 살아있는 것과 같은 크기라는 의미에서 유래
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The fan bought a life-sized cardboard cutout of his favorite K-pop star and talks to it every morning.”
“The life-sized dinosaur exhibit scared many young children at the science museum.”
“She ordered a life-sized pillow with her boyfriend's photo on it after he went abroad.”
“The art gallery featured a life-sized painting of the royal family.”
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