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- [king sahyz]
- /kɪŋ saɪz/
- /kɪŋ saɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [king sahyz]
- /kɪŋ saɪz/
Definitions of king-size word
- adjective king-size larger or longer than the usual size. 1
- adjective king-size (of a bed) extra large, usually measuring between 76 and 78 inches (193 and 198 cm) wide and between 80 and 84 inches (203 and 213 cm) long. 1
- adjective king-size pertaining to or made for a king-size bed: king-size sheets. 1
- adjective king-size (of a cigarette) extra long, in contrast to the standard length. 1
- adjective king-size very large, important, or serious; major: a king-size job. 1
- adjective king-size extra large 1
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Origin of king-size
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for King-size
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
king-size popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for king-size
adj king-size
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- tremendous — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
- inordinate — not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive: He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
- immense — vast; huge; very great: an immense territory.
- monumental — resembling a monument; massive or imposing.
Antonyms for king-size
adj king-size
- tiny — very small; minute; wee.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- miniature — a representation or image of something on a small or reduced scale.
- teeny — tiny.
See also
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