considerable

1 of 2

adjective

con·​sid·​er·​able kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl 

-ˈsi-drə-bəl

1

: worth consideration : significant

a considerable artist

2

: large in extent or degree

a considerable number

She was in considerable pain.

The trial attracted considerable public attention.

considerably

kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-blē 

-ˈsi-drə-blē

adverb

considerable

2 of 2

noun

: a considerable amount, degree, or extent

Synonyms of considerable

Adjective

• significant
• substantial
• sizable
• tremendous

Examples of considerable in a Sentence

Adjective

We received a considerable number of complaints.

She was in considerable pain.

We have already wasted a considerable amount of time and money.

The murder trial attracted considerable public attention.

Damage to the vehicle was considerable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The research arrives as experts and officials warn that the current El Niño, which began forming in June, is shaping up to be the strongest ever experienced by a considerable margin. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Al Khafaji estimated that its underlying technology could eventually automate between 50% and 60% of this phase, although considerable engineering work remained. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Noun

But the mist remained thick, the swell considerable, and the Australian warmth had given way to Antarctic chill. — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see consider

Noun

see consider

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1619, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1685, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing considerable

• put considerable store in/by

Rhymes for considerable

• inconsiderable

Kids Definition

considerable

adjective

con·​sid·​er·​able

kən-ˈsid-ər(-ə)-bəl, 

-ˈsid-rə-bəl

: large in size, amount, or quantity

a considerable number

was in considerable pain

considerably

-blē

adverb