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English adjective: enlarged

1. enlarged (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells


SamplesHypertrophied myocardial fibers.


Synonymshypertrophied


Antonymsatrophied, diminished, wasted

2. enlarged as of a photograph; made larger


SamplesThe enlarged photograph revealed many details.


Synonymsblown-up


Similarbig, large


Antonymslittle, small

3. enlarged larger than normal


SamplesEnlarged joints.


Similarunhealthy


Antonymshealthy

4. enlarged enlarged to an abnormal degree


SamplesThick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes.


Synonymsexaggerated, magnified


Similarincreased


Antonymsdecreased, reduced









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