supersizes
Massively scales up
Supersizes is the third-person singular present tense of supersize, meaning to increase something to an exceptionally large size.
The term gained widespread use through fast-food marketing, where customers could supersize their meals by upgrading to larger portions for a small additional cost.
She always supersizes her combo meal.
Beyond food service, the word applies to anything made dramatically bigger than standard: The developer supersizes every project he touches.
Increases perceived size
- inflatesFills with gas
- expandsIncreases in volume
- amplifiesIncreases strength or volume
- increasesBecomes greater in amount
scales · grows · maximizes · stretches · multiplies · balloons · bloats · extends
Surplus beyond need
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- consumerismPreoccupation with acquiring goods
- gluttonyGreedy excess in consumption
overabundance · portions · American · obesity · marketing · capitalism · bigger · more
Occasion for nourishment
- comboItems grouped together
- valueImportance or price
- upsellPromote add-ons or upgrades
- McDonald'sGlobal fast food chain
Wendy's · Burger King · fries · soda · drink · portion · extra-large · jumbo
magnifies
Increases perceived size
increases · scales · grows · maximizes · stretches · multiplies · balloons · bloats · extends · swells
excess
Surplus beyond need
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- consumerismPreoccupation with acquiring goods
gluttony · overabundance · portions · American · obesity · marketing · capitalism · bigger · more · quantity
meal
Occasion for nourishment
McDonald's · Wendy's · Burger King · fries · soda · drink · portion · extra-large · jumbo · order
supersizesdownsizes
Reduces size or scope
shrinks · reduces · minimizes · diminishes · scales down
supersizesdownsizes
Reduces size or scope
miniaturizes · limits · restricts · scales back · slims down