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sizable

adjective siz·able \ˈsī-zə-bəl\

: fairly large

Full Definition of SIZABLE

:  fairly large :  considerable <a sizable donation>
— siz·able·ness noun
— siz·ably \-blē\ adverb
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Variants of SIZABLE

siz·able or size·able \ˈsī-zə-bəl\
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First Known Use of SIZABLE

1613

Related to SIZABLE

Synonyms
big, biggish, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, husky, largish, outsize (also outsized), oversize (or oversized), large (or sizeable), substantial, tidy, voluminous
Antonyms
bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy, small, smallish, undersized (also undersize)
SIZABLE Defined for Kids

sizable

adjective siz·able \ˈsī-zə-bəl\

Definition of SIZABLE for Kids

:  fairly large <a sizable contribution>

Variants of SIZABLE

siz·able or size·able \ˈsī-zə-bəl\

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