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

This includes an erstwhile Democrat who spent considerable time and political capital on the issue. —W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026

John Skipper took the helm of the service after ending his long tenure as president of ESPN in 2017, serving as executive chairman from 2018 to 2022 and generating considerable speculation about its Stateside potential. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 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