bigger than life
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of larger than life.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Even the costumes need more pizzazz. They should poke fun at the styles of the time. Algernon's hot pink foulard is not enough. Make his suit hot pink and Gwendolyn's and Cecily's bustles bigger. These characters were written bigger than life and should appear that way.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bigger than life” mean?
Synonym of larger than life.
Is “bigger than life” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.