How to Pronounce "larger than life"
expression
LAR-jer than LYFE
LAH-juh than LYFE
Definition
Describes someone or something that is very impressive, exciting, or memorable—almost as if not quite real because of their strong personality or special qualities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑɹdʒɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈɫaɪf
British English
lˈɑːdʒɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /lˈaɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAR-jer than LYFE
UK
LAH-juh than LYFE
Listen in Context
The actor had a larger than life personality.
Her paintings are larger than life and very colorful.
He was a larger than life leader who inspired many people.
Everyone says my uncle is larger than life—he lights up every room he enters.