enlarged | ||
1. | [ adjective ] expanded in scope | |
Examples: | "the enlarged authority of the committee" |
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Related terms: | expanded | |
2. | [ adjective ] larger than normal | |
Examples: | "enlarged joints" |
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Related terms: | unhealthy | |
3. | [ adjective ] enlarged to an abnormal degree | |
Synonyms: | magnified exaggerated | |
Examples: | "thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes" |
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Related terms: | increased | |
4. | [ adjective ] as of a photograph; made larger | |
Synonyms: | blown-up | |
Examples: | "the enlarged photograph revealed many details" |
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Related terms: | large | |
5. | [ adjective ] as of a photograph; made larger | |
Synonyms: | blown-up | |
Examples: | "the enlarged photograph revealed many details" |
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Related terms: | large | |
6. | [ adjective ] (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells | |
Synonyms: | hypertrophied | |
Examples: | "hypertrophied myocardial fibers" |
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Related terms: | atrophied | |
Similar spelling: |
enlarge enlarger enlargement |