sized

American  

[sahyzd] / saɪzd /

adjective

1. having size as specified (often used in combination).

   middle-sized.

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sized British  

/ saɪzd /

adjective

1. of a specified size

   medium-sized

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Other Word Forms

• supersized adjective
• unsized adjective
• well-sized adjective

Etymology

Origin of sized

First recorded in 1575–85; size ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Rhodamnia zombi is described as a small to medium sized tree with large dark green leaves, shaggy bark, and fuzzy white flowers.

From Science Daily

"A full organ rebuild of a moderately sized instrument will cost more than £300,000 but we can often get nearly playable organs back into use… for less than £1,000," he said.

From BBC

Our voices ring out and, for just a second, I feel like I’m on top of the world instead of on a moderately sized mound of dirt.

From Literature

"I was making sure that I carried appropriately sized things that I could not drop in scenes, being mindful of my arm so that I didn't ruin any takes by accident," she said.

From BBC

A potato, fist sized, enough for a child’s breakfast.

From Literature