man-sized

adjective

Having about the same size as an adult human male.

“Swimming across the icy river is a man-sized task.”

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Meanings

adjectiveman-sized (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving about the same size as an adult human male.

    The man-sized ants made quick work of the Earthan army.

  2. not comparableOf a size suitable for a man; larger than normal.

    Three pounds of chicken wings? Now that's a man-sized meal.

  3. not comparableThat needs manly attributes, such as strength or endurance.

    Swimming across the icy river is a man-sized task.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivecalling for the strength of a man

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manlymanfulmanlike

adjectivevery large; appropriate to the size of a man

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largebig
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manfulmanlikemanlyman-size

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

man-sized. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/man-sized

MLA

“man-sized.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/man-sized. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “man-sized,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/man-sized.

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