King-size — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkiŋ-ˌsīz/

Meaning & Definition of King-size

King-size (adjective)

  1. longer than the regular or standard size
  2. unusually large
  3. having dimensions of approximately 76 by 80 inches (about 1.9 by 2.0 meters); also, of a size that fits a king-size bed

King-size (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. unusually large

    "built a king-size mansion with the money he had made in the stock market"

    similar: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping
    related: big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, immeasurable, infinite
    opposite: bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee
    near: little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint

  2. of great extent from end to end

    "the king-size snake known as the anaconda"

    similar: elongate, extended, lengthy, long
    related: extensive, far-reaching, longish, outstretched, oblong, rectangular, big, biggish, considerable, hefty, hulking, jumbo, large, largish, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super
    opposite: brief, curt, short, shortish
    near: abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, diminished, shortened, bitty, diminutive, little, miniature, minute, puny, small, smallish, teeny, tiny, undersized, wee

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for King-size

The most common words with a similar meaning to King-size:

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, giant, gigantesque, gigantic, grand, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, leviathan, mammoth, massive, mega, mighty, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, oceanic, pharaonic, planetary, prodigious, super, super-duper, supersize, supersized, titanic, tremendous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for King-size

Words with the opposite meaning of King-size:

bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro, microminiature, microscopic, midget, miniature, minuscule, minute, pocket, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, brief, curt, short, shortish

Related Words for King-size

big, bulky, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous, august, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, cavernous, monolithic, overwhelming, staggering

Near Antonyms of King-size

little, mini, petite, pint-size, puny, small, smallish, undersized, dinky, dwarfish, half-pint, abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, diminished, shortened

Origin & Etymology of King-size

First known use: 1909

Frequently Asked Questions about King-size

What does "King-size" mean?

"King-size" means longer than the regular or standard size. As an adjective, it is defined as: longer than the regular or standard size. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "King-size"?

Other words for "King-size" include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine and enormous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "King-size" you intend.

What are different ways to say "King-size"?

There are 92 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "King-size". Common alternatives include astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic and gargantuan.

What is the opposite of "King-size"?

Antonyms of "King-size" include bantam, bitty, diminutive, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, micro and microminiature. Near antonyms include little, mini, petite and pint-size.

How do you use "King-size" in a sentence?

Examples of "King-size" in a sentence: "built a king-size mansion with the money he had made in the stock market"; "the king-size snake known as the anaconda".

Is "King-size" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"King-size" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "King-size"?

"King-size" is pronounced /ˈkiŋ-ˌsīz/.

What is the origin of the word "King-size"?

First known use: 1909.