largish

adjective

larg·​ish
variants or less commonly largeish
ˈlärjish
ˈlȧj-
-jēsh
Synonyms of largishnext
: rather large

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of largish was in 1752

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“Largish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/largish. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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largish

adjective
larg·​ish
ˈlär-jish
: rather large

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