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Outsize vs Hefty - What's the difference?

outsize | hefty |

As adjectives the difference between outsize and hefty

is that outsize is of an unusually large size while hefty is heavy.

As a noun outsize

is an unusually large garment size.

As a verb outsize

is to exceed in size.

outsize

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • an unusually large garment size

    • Synonyms

    * (initialism) OS

    Adjective

    (-)
  • of an unusually large size

    • Synonyms

    * outsized

    Verb

    (outsiz)
  • to exceed in size
  • * 2005 , Los Angeles Times headline, September 25, 2005 [http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-budget25sep25,1,3771173.column?coll=la-travel-headlines],
    • Mega-ship to outsize seas' reigning Queen.

    hefty

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • heavy
    • She carries a hefty backpack full of books.
  • strong, bulky
    • They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs.
  • (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
    • He was a tall, hefty man.
  • impressive, mighty

    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "hefty" is often applied: price tag, premium, profit, price, penalty, fine, portion, salary, gain, increase, amount, sum, check, fee.