ENLARGED
Dictionary entry overview: What does enlarged mean?
• ENLARGED (adjective)
The adjective ENLARGED has 5 senses:
1. expanded in scope
2. (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
3. as of a photograph; made larger
4. larger than normal
5. enlarged to an abnormal degree
Familiarity information: ENLARGED used as an adjective is common.
Dictionary entry details
• ENLARGED (adjective)
Meaning:
Expanded in scope
Context example:
the enlarged authority of the committee
Similar:
expanded (increased in extent or size or bulk or scope)
Meaning:
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
Synonyms:
hypertrophied; enlarged
Context example:
hypertrophied myocardial fibers
Meaning:
As of a photograph; made larger
Synonyms:
blown-up; enlarged
Context example:
the enlarged photograph revealed many details
Similar:
big; large (above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent)
Meaning:
Larger than normal
Context example:
enlarged joints
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
Meaning:
Enlarged to an abnormal degree
Synonyms:
magnified; exaggerated; enlarged
Context example:
thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes
Similar:
increased (made greater in size or amount or degree)
