Definition of ENLARGEMENT

enlargement

Plural: enlargements

Noun

  • the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
  • the state of being enlarged
  • a discussion that provides additional information
  • a photographic print that has been enlarged
  • An act or instance of making something larger.
  • A making more obvious or serious; exacerbation.
  • An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.
  • Freedom from confinement; liberty.
  • Diffuseness of speech or writing; a speaking at length.

Examples

  • Rick was ashamed about the size of his penis, so he had a penis enlargement.

Origin / Etymology

From enlarge + -ment.

Antonyms

contraction

Scrabble Score: 14

enlargement: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
enlargement: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
enlargement: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

enlargement: valid Words With Friends Word