Main Entry:

¹large

Pronunciation:

\ˈlärj\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

larg·er; larg·est

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French, broad, wide, generous, from Latin largus generous, plentiful

Date:

12th century

1obsolete : lavish2obsolete a: ample, abundant b: extensive, broad3 a: having more than usual capacity or scope : comprehensive <take the large view> <will take a larger role in the negotiations> b: powerful, forceful c: very successful or popular <a large rock band>4 a: exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big b: dealing in great numbers or quantities <a large and highly profitable business>5obsolete aof language or expression : coarse, vulgar b: lax in conduct : loose6of a wind : favorable7: extravagant, boastful <large talk>

— large·ness noun

— larg·ish \ˈlär-jish\ adjective