Big synonyms and antonyms
bĭg
Category:
Part of speech:
Big; great
The definition of huge is extremely large, important or of a large amount.
*Pompously
Of considerable worth or value; important
Extensive in time or distance:
Having reached full size or maturity; fully grown
Not easily borne; oppressive:
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Large in extent, range, or amount.
Highly moral, especially in showing kindness or forgiveness, as in overlooking insults or not seeking revenge.
Large in amount.
Full to the point of flowing over
(Now Rare) Earlier; former; ancient
Relating to, intended for, or befitting adults:
Having or expressing a covert or nonverbal meaning; suggestive:
Carrying developing young or eggs:
Drawn or made large to show detail.
Very great in size, extent, or amount.
Not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic.
generous (related)
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
On the point of coming forth with a discovery, idea, etc.
big (related)
Having great strength or force:
Composed of adults:
gigantic (related)
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The definition of material refers to a physical object, as opposed to something spiritual or mental, or something that is essential and relevant.
Having meaning, function, or purpose:
Having significant consequences; of importance
Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.
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in a boastful manner
Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious:
in an advanced stage of pregnancy
youth (related)
Having reached full growth and development
Having reached full development; mature.
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Floating on or as if on waves.
Having importance in or influence on history.
Having a generous heart or disposition; noble; liberal.
of-age
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
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Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
small (antonym)
Limited in importance or significance; trivial:
Having or marked by expectation:
massive (related)
in-a-family-way
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Noble and generous in caring for others
Willing to give of oneself and one's possessions
pompously (related)
*Pompously
The definition of vast is a large or immense quantity.
little (antonym)
Narrow; petty:
A male given name from the surname, or from the word "royal".
(of animals) fully developed
Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
reproduction (related)
The process by which cells and organisms produce other cells and organisms of the same kind. &diamf3; The reproduction of organisms by the union of male and female reproductive cells (gametes) is called sexual reproduction. Many unicellular and most multicellular organisms reproduce sexually. &diamf3; Reproduction in which offspring are produced by a single parent, without the union of reproductive cells, is called asexual reproduction. The fission (splitting) of bacterial cells and the cells of multicellular organisms by mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction, as is the budding of yeast cells and the generation of clones by runners in plants. Many plants and fungi are capable of reproducing both sexually and asexually, as are some animals, such as sponges and aphids.
give (related)
Willing to give of oneself and one's possessions
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
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gargantuan (related)
The definition of a celebrity is a famous or very well known person.
Fully or highly developed by study, experience, etc.; mature as in judgment, knowledge, etc.
Of great scope or consequence:
bland (antonym)
Pleasant in manner; smooth:
biggest (related)
(of animals) fully developed
feeling self-importance
Indicative of sound, rational thinking or frame of mind:
Full to the point of flowing over
(Said of a country) Not primitive; not third world.
proud (related)
Feeling or showing justifiable self-respect:
loud (related)
(Of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
The definition of mighty is something that is large, powerful or overwhelming.
(Informal) Adequate; satisfactory:
Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous:
High-sounding but with little meaning.
Relatively large for its weight
Prominent; distinguished; conspicuous
(Informal) Large; of considerable size
blah (antonym)
Dull and uninteresting.
To one side; askew.
Highest, as in rank or office; foremost
Imposing because of great size, beauty, and extent; magnificent
On a large scale; not fine or detailed:
ungiving (antonym)
Not giving; ungenerous.
selfish (antonym)
Showing or arising from an excessive concern with oneself and a lack of concern for others:
The definition of braggart is boastful.
exhibiting self-importance
exhibiting self-importance
bigger (related)
crazy (related)
real (related)
The definition of imperious is someone or something that is domineering and demanding, without any justification or right.
high-swelling
*Pompously
high (related)
Far removed in time; remote:
adolescent (antonym)
The definition of adolescent is immature or like a teenager.
Able to contain or hold much; roomy; spacious
Of transcending importance; overriding
So bombastic and congested as to obscure meaning
(Informal) An important, influential person
A prominent or notable person.
Generous; kind.
The definition of leading is a person or thing in the first, major or primary position or role.
Of great significance or importance.
Pleasing in form or appearance, especially having strong or distinguished features:
exhibiting self-importance
decent-sized (related)
smallish (related)
Very lively or successful; thriving:
Fully developed or matured.
Thick; large:
cynosure
Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration.
shy (antonym)
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
baby (antonym)
Of an animal: young.
in a boastful manner
The definition of eminent is someone or something that rises above or is distinguished or outstanding.
Using high-flown, pompous, bombastic words and expressions
Having grandeur or magnificence; imposing; impressive
Being relatively heavy.
highflown
Of great size
Impressive, as in size, power, or accomplishment:
Very dignified and noble:
Showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert
The definition of preeminent is someone who is distinguished in some way or who surpasses and exceeds the accomplishments of others.
Having plenty of room; spacious:
The definition of sesquipedalian is something eighteen inches in length, is very lengthy or uses long words.
Of great size
Filling or capable of filling a large volume or many volumes:
A person who sheds light on some subject or enlightens mankind; famous intellectual
magnifico
Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
An important, powerful or influential person.
unconfident (antonym)
Not confident.
ungenerous (antonym)
infant (antonym)
Intended for infants or young children.
juvenile (antonym)
Marked by immaturity; childish:
unimportant (antonym)
Not important; insignificant or petty.
tiny (antonym)
Extremely small:
pretentiously
*Pompously
Having or exercising influence.
Big and strong; stout or muscular.
dull (antonym)
Not clear or resonant:
Of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
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