sizable

Or size·a·ble

[sahy-zuh-buhl]

adjective

1. of considerable size; fairly large.

   He inherited a sizable fortune.

2. Obsolete.,  of convenient or suitable size.

sizable

/ ˈsaɪzəbəl /

adjective

1. quite large

Other Word Forms

• sizableness noun
• sizably adverb
• unsizable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sizable¹

First recorded in 1605–15; size ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

Residents in Rancho Palos Verdes got that old, familiar sinking feeling on Saturday night, when a sizable chunk of a coastal bluff dropped about 50 to 60 feet, according to Los Angeles County Fire officials.

From Los Angeles Times

Most host cities have already spent hundreds of millions of dollars to prepare for the World Cup and are anticipating a sizable economic boost from the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times

In practice, fear has commanded a sizable lead in the race against satire since 9/11, when ABC cancelled Bill Maher’s “Politically Incorrect.”

From Salon

Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders and politicians at the local and federal level.

From Salon

After two weeks this month, he will have a sizable presence later winter and in spring, while also closing out his last L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ample 
• big 
• extensive 
• hefty 
• massive 
• respectable 
• substantial 
• whopping