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

There’s still considerable doubt over the efficacy of AI agents in the workplace. —Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026

Predators coaches Andrew Brunette and Darby Hendrickson — well-known for their on-ice work in Minnesota two decades ago — likely spent considerable time with their team going over detailed tactics on how to slow down the red-hot Wild. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 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