Sizeable: meaning, definitions and examples
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sizeable
[ ˈsaɪzəbəl ]
describing something large or considerable
Having a size that is large or considerable in comparison with other things of the same kind.
Synonyms
big, considerable, large, significant, substantial.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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sizeable |
Synonymous with 'sizeable', indicating something that is fairly large.
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substantial |
Used to emphasize that something is of considerable size or importance. Often implies solidity or weight.
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considerable |
Used to indicate something that is notably large in extent, degree, or amount. It often implies significance or importance.
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significant |
Used to describe something that is notably large in importance, value, or impact, often in a statistical or observational context.
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large |
Used to describe something with substantial dimensions or scope. It is often used in more formal contexts.
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big |
Commonly used in everyday language to describe anything large in size, amount, or importance. Informal and versatile.
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Examples of usage
- The company made a sizeable profit this quarter.
- She received a sizeable amount of money as a bonus.
- The new apartment has a sizeable living room.
Translations
Translations of the word "sizeable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 considerável
🇮🇳 काफी बड़ा
🇩🇪 beträchtlich
🇮🇩 cukup besar
🇺🇦 значний
🇵🇱 znaczny
🇯🇵 かなりの
🇫🇷 considérable
🇪🇸 considerable
🇹🇷 kayda değer
🇰🇷 상당한
🇸🇦 كبير
🇨🇿 značný
🇸🇰 značný
🇨🇳 相当大的
🇸🇮 znaten
🇮🇸 töluverður
🇰🇿 айтарлықтай
🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვანი
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətli
🇲🇽 considerable
Etymology
The word 'sizeable' originated from the Middle English word 'siseable', which meant 'of moderate size'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something that is large or considerable in size. The usage of 'sizeable' became popular in the 18th century and has since been commonly used in the English language to describe something of significant proportions.