Largish: meaning, definitions and examples

size descriptor

The term 'largish' is an informal adjective used to describe something that is somewhat large, but not necessarily huge. It suggests a size that is larger than average but does not reach the status of being significantly oversized. This word is often used to give a vague sense of size without the precision of a more exact term. It may be applied to a variety of nouns, including objects, spaces, or even quantities. In conversation, it provides a sense of approximation rather than exactness.

biggish, fairly large, moderately large.

Examples of usage

• He lives in a largish apartment.

• She bought a largish dog breed.

• The largish crowd gathered for the event.

• I need a largish box to fit all the items.

• There are a few largish buildings in the area.