biggish

adjective

ˈbi-gish How to pronounce biggish (audio)
Definition of biggishnext
1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind a rather biggish table for a dining room of modest dimensions

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2
as in sizable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention a biggish wart that should be removed

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Recent Examples of biggish Most of us still want room for two big (or at least biggish) radiators and an external pump with an integrated reservoir. — PCMAG, 3 Aug. 2024 This is a pretty reasonable price for a biggish 1,060-piece set that looks like a relatively simple build with a ton of minifigs. — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023 Today’s biggish buildings are mountainous; even run-of-the-mill towers compete with the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2021 James Harden and the Houston Rockets, who will test their insanely small lineup and 2-0 bubble record against the biggish Blazers. — oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2020 Dr Ding reckons that recycling waste heat in this way will increase the efficiency of biggish cryogenic-energy-storage plants to at least 69%. — The Economist, 28 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biggish
  1. large
  2. sizable
  3. considerable
  4. significant
  5. substantial
  6. big
  7. huge
  8. great
Adjective
  • The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • Both seasons saw the casting of unknowns to a sizable degree; actors, comedians, and improvisers who have not previously been in the spotlight united in a remarkably convincing and cohesive ensemble performance.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • There are a lot of action sequences where Moana and Maui have to get themselves out of harrowing situations, including a fairly sizable lava monster that might freak out really little children.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • The outlay is considerable for a player of his age, whose truly best years may well be behind him.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Huby has shown considerable skill in working with European space officials to emerge as a leading contender to build a crew vehicle at a time when leaders there have made their desire for one clear.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • That’s reigniting age-old feuds about production quotas that already led the United Arab Emirates, one of OPEC’s most significant members, to leave the group in April.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • It is recommended that any batteries in devices that will be stored for significant periods should undergo a maintenance routine to maintain their health by charging them to half capacity every six months.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of significant
Adjective
  • With Mohamed Salah gone, Liverpool have a gap at right wing, which could present Morrison with a great opportunity to play substantial minutes and raise his profile.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • When retirees are unable to access healthcare because immigrant caregivers have been deported, their adult children often deplete their savings and can incur substantial debt.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • That’s a big improvement from the initial June 11 to June 20 period when the measure fell on eight of ten days.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • One of the biggest wild cards in Georgia politics won’t be on the November ballot.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Benjamin Willis, a Lorain, Ohio, teenager and huge Marvel movie fan, opened his mouth in awe.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • That water supply is not the same water supply that goes toward agriculture, which accounts for a huge portion of the water used in the country, Anisfeld said.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • Naturally, minds will go back to 1986, when Argentina beat England 2-1 and Diego Maradona scored arguably the greatest World Cup goal of all-time.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • And the greatest Golden Boot chase in World Cup history as greats Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Haaland and Kane rose like giants.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of great

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“Biggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biggish. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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