Sizeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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sizeable

 

[ ˈsaɪzəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.

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Word Description / Examples
sizeable

Synonymous with 'sizeable', indicating something that is fairly large.

  • The donation was a sizeable contribution to the charity.
  • The team made a sizeable effort to improve their performance.
substantial

Used to emphasize that something is of considerable size or importance. Often implies solidity or weight.

  • They made substantial progress on the project.
  • He received a substantial inheritance from his grandmother.
considerable

Used to indicate something that is notably large in extent, degree, or amount. It often implies significance or importance.

  • The project required a considerable amount of time and resources.
  • There has been a considerable rise in prices.
significant

Used to describe something that is notably large in importance, value, or impact, often in a statistical or observational context.

  • There was a significant drop in sales last quarter.
  • The study showed a significant correlation between the variables.
large

Used to describe something with substantial dimensions or scope. It is often used in more formal contexts.

  • They operate a large factory in the city.
  • The store has a large selection of products.
big

Commonly used in everyday language to describe anything large in size, amount, or importance. Informal and versatile.

  • He won a big prize in the competition.
  • They live in a big house on the hill.

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.

See also: oversized, resize, size.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,804, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.