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Big

Having largeness of size; of much bulk or magnitude; of great size; large.

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Ample 84% connected

Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.

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Ample 84% connected

Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.

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Astronomic 84% connected

Astronomical.

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Astronomic 84% connected

Astronomical.

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Astronomical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy.

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Astronomical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy.

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Banging 84% connected

of Bang

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Banging 84% connected

of Bang

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Bigger 84% connected

compar. of Big.

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Bigger 84% connected

compar. of Big.

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Broad 84% connected

Wide; extend in breadth, or from side to side; -- opposed to narrow; as, a broad street, a broad table; an inch broad.

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Broad 84% connected

Wide; extend in breadth, or from side to side; -- opposed to narrow; as, a broad street, a broad table; an inch broad.

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Brobdingnagian 84% connected

Colossal; of extraordinary height; gigantic.

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Brobdingnagian 84% connected

Colossal; of extraordinary height; gigantic.

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Bulky 84% connected

Of great bulk or dimensions; of great size; large; thick; massive; as, bulky volumes.

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Bulky 84% connected

Of great bulk or dimensions; of great size; large; thick; massive; as, bulky volumes.

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Capacious 84% connected

Having capacity; able to contain much; large; roomy; spacious; extended; broad; as, a capacious vessel, room, bay, or harbor.

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Capacious 84% connected

Having capacity; able to contain much; large; roomy; spacious; extended; broad; as, a capacious vessel, room, bay, or harbor.

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Colossal 84% connected

Of enormous size; gigantic; huge; as, a colossal statue.

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Colossal 84% connected

Of enormous size; gigantic; huge; as, a colossal statue.

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Conspicuous 84% connected

Open to the view; obvious to the eye; easy to be seen; plainly visible; manifest; attracting the eye.

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Conspicuous 84% connected

Open to the view; obvious to the eye; easy to be seen; plainly visible; manifest; attracting the eye.

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Cosmic 84% connected

Alt. of Cosmical

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Cosmic 84% connected

Alt. of Cosmical

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Deep 84% connected

Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured…

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Deep 84% connected

Extending far below the surface; of great perpendicular dimension (measured from the surface downward, and distinguished from high, which is measured…

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Double 84% connected

Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc.

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Double 84% connected

Twofold; multiplied by two; increased by its equivalent; made twice as large or as much, etc.

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Elephantine 84% connected

Pertaining to the elephant, or resembling an elephant (commonly, in size); hence, huge; immense; heavy; as, of elephantine proportions; an elephantin…

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Elephantine 84% connected

Pertaining to the elephant, or resembling an elephant (commonly, in size); hence, huge; immense; heavy; as, of elephantine proportions; an elephantin…

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Enlarged 84% connected

of Enlarge

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Enlarged 84% connected

of Enlarge

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Enormous 84% connected

Exceeding the usual rule, norm, or measure; out of due proportion; inordinate; abnormal.

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Enormous 84% connected

Exceeding the usual rule, norm, or measure; out of due proportion; inordinate; abnormal.

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Epic 84% connected

Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fictitious events,…

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Epic 84% connected

Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fictitious events,…

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Extended 84% connected

of Extend

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Extended 84% connected

of Extend

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Extensive 84% connected

Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an extensive s…

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Extensive 84% connected

Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an extensive s…

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Galactic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to milk; got from milk; as, galactic acid.

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Galactic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to milk; got from milk; as, galactic acid.

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Gargantuan 84% connected

Characteristic of Gargantua, a gigantic, wonderful personage; enormous; prodigious; inordinate.

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Gargantuan 84% connected

Characteristic of Gargantua, a gigantic, wonderful personage; enormous; prodigious; inordinate.

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Generous 84% connected

Of honorable birth or origin; highborn.

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Generous 84% connected

Of honorable birth or origin; highborn.

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Giant 84% connected

A man of extraordinari bulk and stature.

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Giant 84% connected

A man of extraordinari bulk and stature.

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Gigantic 84% connected

Of extraordinary size; like a giant.

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Gigantic 84% connected

Of extraordinary size; like a giant.

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Grand 84% connected

Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.

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Grand 84% connected

Of large size or extent; great; extensive; hence, relatively great; greatest; chief; principal; as, a grand mountain; a grand army; a grand mistake.

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Great 84% connected

Large in space; of much size; big; immense; enormous; expanded; -- opposed to small and little; as, a great house, ship, farm, plain, distance, lengt…

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Great 84% connected

Large in space; of much size; big; immense; enormous; expanded; -- opposed to small and little; as, a great house, ship, farm, plain, distance, lengt…

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Heavy 84% connected

Having the heaves.

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Heavy 84% connected

Having the heaves.

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Heroic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to, or like, a hero; of the nature of heroes; distinguished by the existence of heroes; as, the heroic age; an heroic people; heroic…

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Heroic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to, or like, a hero; of the nature of heroes; distinguished by the existence of heroes; as, the heroic age; an heroic people; heroic…

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Huge 84% connected

Very large; enormous; immense; excessive; -- used esp. of material bulk, but often of qualities, extent, etc.; as, a huge ox; a huge space; a huge di…

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Huge 84% connected

Very large; enormous; immense; excessive; -- used esp. of material bulk, but often of qualities, extent, etc.; as, a huge ox; a huge space; a huge di…

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Hulking 84% connected

Alt. of Hulky

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Hulking 84% connected

Alt. of Hulky

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Hulky 84% connected

Bulky; unwiedly.

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Hulky 84% connected

Bulky; unwiedly.

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Immense 84% connected

Immeasurable; unlimited. In commonest use: Very great; vast; huge.

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Immense 84% connected

Immeasurable; unlimited. In commonest use: Very great; vast; huge.

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Important 84% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

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Important 84% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

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Intemperate 84% connected

Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion.

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Intemperate 84% connected

Indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion.

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Intense 84% connected

Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.

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Intense 84% connected

Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.

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Largish 84% connected

Somewhat large.

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Largish 84% connected

Somewhat large.

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Life-size 84% connected

Of full size; of the natural size.

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Life-size 84% connected

Of full size; of the natural size.

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Loud 84% connected

Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.

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Loud 84% connected

Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.

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Macroscopic 84% connected

Alt. of Macroscopical

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Macroscopic 84% connected

Alt. of Macroscopical

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Macroscopical 84% connected

Visible to the unassisted eye; -- as opposed to microscopic.

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Macroscopical 84% connected

Visible to the unassisted eye; -- as opposed to microscopic.

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Mammoth 84% connected

An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The l…

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Mammoth 84% connected

An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The l…

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Massive 84% connected

Forming, or consisting of, a large mass; compacted; weighty; heavy; massy.

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Massive 84% connected

Forming, or consisting of, a large mass; compacted; weighty; heavy; massy.

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Mature 84% connected

Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriat…

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Mature 84% connected

Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriat…

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Monolithic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a monolith; consisting of a single stone.

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Monolithic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a monolith; consisting of a single stone.

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Monstrous 84% connected

Marvelous; strange.

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Monstrous 84% connected

Marvelous; strange.

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Monumental 84% connected

Of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a monumental inscription.

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Monumental 84% connected

Of, pertaining to, or suitable for, a monument; as, a monumental inscription.

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Mountainous 84% connected

Full of, or containing, mountains; as, the mountainous country of the Swiss.

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Mountainous 84% connected

Full of, or containing, mountains; as, the mountainous country of the Swiss.

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Overlarge 84% connected

Too large; too great.

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Overlarge 84% connected

Too large; too great.

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Oversize 84% connected

To surpass in size.

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Oversize 84% connected

To surpass in size.

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Plumping 84% connected

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Plumping 84% connected

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Pregnant 84% connected

Being with young, as a female; having conceived; great with young; breeding; teeming; gravid; preparing to bring forth.

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Pregnant 84% connected

Being with young, as a female; having conceived; great with young; breeding; teeming; gravid; preparing to bring forth.

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Prodigious 84% connected

Of the nature of a prodigy; marvelous; wonderful; portentous.

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Prodigious 84% connected

Of the nature of a prodigy; marvelous; wonderful; portentous.

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Proud 84% connected

Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense

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Proud 84% connected

Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense

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Puffy 84% connected

Swelled with air, or any soft matter; tumid with a soft substance; bloated; fleshy; as, a puffy tumor.

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Puffy 84% connected

Swelled with air, or any soft matter; tumid with a soft substance; bloated; fleshy; as, a puffy tumor.

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Sizable 84% connected

Of considerable size or bulk.

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Sizable 84% connected

Of considerable size or bulk.

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Spacious 84% connected

Extending far and wide; vast in extent.

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Spacious 84% connected

Extending far and wide; vast in extent.

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Stupendous 84% connected

Astonishing; wonderful; amazing; especially, astonishing in magnitude or elevation; as, a stupendous pile.

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Stupendous 84% connected

Astonishing; wonderful; amazing; especially, astonishing in magnitude or elevation; as, a stupendous pile.

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Super 84% connected

A contraction of Supernumerary, in sense 2.

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Super 84% connected

A contraction of Supernumerary, in sense 2.

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Thumping 84% connected

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Thumping 84% connected

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Titanic 84% connected

Of or relating to Titans, or fabled giants of ancient mythology; hence, enormous in size or strength; as, Titanic structures.

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Titanic 84% connected

Of or relating to Titans, or fabled giants of ancient mythology; hence, enormous in size or strength; as, Titanic structures.

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Tremendous 84% connected

Fitted to excite fear or terror; such as may astonish or terrify by its magnitude, force, or violence; terrible; dreadful; as, a tremendous wind; a t…

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Tremendous 84% connected

Fitted to excite fear or terror; such as may astonish or terrify by its magnitude, force, or violence; terrible; dreadful; as, a tremendous wind; a t…

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Vast 84% connected

Waste; desert; desolate; lonely.

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Vast 84% connected

Waste; desert; desolate; lonely.

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Volumed 84% connected

Having the form of a volume, or roil; as, volumed mist.

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Volumed 84% connected

Having the form of a volume, or roil; as, volumed mist.

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Voluminous 84% connected

Of or pertaining to volume or volumes.

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Voluminous 84% connected

Of or pertaining to volume or volumes.

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Walloping 84% connected

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Walloping 84% connected

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Whacking 84% connected

of Whack

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Whacking 84% connected

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Whopping 84% connected

Very large; monstrous; astonishing; as, a whapping story.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Whopping 84% connected

Very large; monstrous; astonishing; as, a whapping story.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Wide 84% connected

Having considerable distance or extent between the sides; spacious across; much extended in a direction at right angles to that of length; not narrow…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Wide 84% connected

Having considerable distance or extent between the sides; spacious across; much extended in a direction at right angles to that of length; not narrow…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 6

Bigness 74% connected

The state or quality of being big; largeness; size; bulk.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bigness 74% connected

The state or quality of being big; largeness; size; bulk.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Brag 74% connected

To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boastfully; to boas…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Brag 74% connected

To talk about one's self, or things pertaining to one's self, in a manner intended to excite admiration, envy, or wonder; to talk boastfully; to boas…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Large 74% connected

Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious;…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Large 74% connected

Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious;…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

See also 4

Considerable 66% connected

Worthy of consideration, borne in mind, or attended to.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Considerable 66% connected

Worthy of consideration, borne in mind, or attended to.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet provides this as a see-also lexical relationship.

Tall 66% connected

High in stature; having a considerable, or an unusual, extension upward; long and comparatively slender; having the diameter or lateral extent small…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tall 66% connected

High in stature; having a considerable, or an unusual, extension upward; long and comparatively slender; having the diameter or lateral extent small…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet provides this as a see-also lexical relationship.

Attribute 2

Size 66% connected

Six.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Size 66% connected

Six.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 25

Adult 92% connected

Having arrived at maturity, or to full size and strength; matured; as, an adult person or plant; an adult ape; an adult age.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bad 92% connected

Bade.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Boastful 92% connected

Given to, or full of, boasting; inclined to boast; vaunting; vainglorious; self-praising.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bounteous 92% connected

Liberal in charity; disposed to give freely; generously liberal; munificent; beneficent; free in bestowing gifts; as, bounteous production.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bountiful 92% connected

Free in giving; liberal in bestowing gifts and favors.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Braggart 92% connected

A boaster.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Bragging 92% connected

of Brag

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Cock-a-hoop 92% connected

Boastful; defiant; exulting. Also used adverbially.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Crowing 92% connected

of Crow

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Enceinte 92% connected

The line of works which forms the main inclosure of a fortress or place; -- called also body of the place.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Expectant 92% connected

Waiting in expectation; looking for

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Full-grown 92% connected

Having reached the limits of growth; mature.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Giving 92% connected

of Give

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Gravid 92% connected

Being with child; heavy with young; pregnant; fruitful; as, a gravid uterus; gravid piety.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Great 92% connected

Large in space; of much size; big; immense; enormous; expanded; -- opposed to small and little; as, a great house, ship, farm, plain, distance, lengt…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Grown 92% connected

of Grow

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Handsome 92% connected

Dexterous; skillful; handy; ready; convenient; -- applied to things as persons.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Heavy 92% connected

Having the heaves.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Large 92% connected

Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious;…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Liberal 92% connected

Free by birth; hence, befitting a freeman or gentleman; refined; noble; independent; free; not servile or mean; as, a liberal ancestry; a liberal spi…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Magnanimous 92% connected

Great of mind; elevated in soul or in sentiment; raised above what is low, mean, or ungenerous; of lofty and courageous spirit; as, a magnanimous cha…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Prominent 92% connected

Standing out, or projecting, beyond the line surface of something; jutting; protuberant; in high relief; as, a prominent figure on a vase.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Swelled 92% connected

of Swell

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vainglorious 92% connected

Feeling or indicating vainglory; elated by vanity; boastful.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Vauntingly 92% connected

In a vaunting manner.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Near synonym 7

Large 92% connected

Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units; big; great; capacious;…

general 78% interchangeable

Large overlaps with big, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Substantial 90% connected

Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, substantial life.

general 74% interchangeable

Substantial overlaps with big, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Considerable 88% connected

Worthy of consideration, borne in mind, or attended to.

general 70% interchangeable

Considerable overlaps with big, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Extensive 86% connected

Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an extensive s…

general 66% interchangeable

Extensive overlaps with big, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Immense 84% connected

Immeasurable; unlimited. In commonest use: Very great; vast; huge.

general 62% interchangeable

Immense overlaps with big, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Major 82% connected

Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly; the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory.

general 58% interchangeable

Major overlaps with big, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Enormous 80% connected

Exceeding the usual rule, norm, or measure; out of due proportion; inordinate; abnormal.

general 54% interchangeable

Enormous overlaps with big, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Formal equivalent 4

Substantial 88% connected

Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, substantial life.

scale 65% interchangeable more formal stronger

Substantial suggests considerable size, value or importance.

A big increase. / A substantial increase.
Considerable 86% connected

Worthy of consideration, borne in mind, or attended to.

amount 63% interchangeable more formal stronger

Considerable means large enough to be important or noticeable.

A big cost. / A considerable cost.
Major 86% connected

Greater in number, quantity, or extent; as, the major part of the assembly; the major part of the revenue; the major part of the territory.

importance 62% interchangeable more formal stronger

Major often describes high importance or scale.

A big change. / A major change.
Extensive 84% connected

Having wide extent; of much superficial extent; expanded; large; broad; wide; comprehensive; as, an extensive farm; an extensive lake; an extensive s…

scope 52% interchangeable more formal stronger

Extensive describes something covering a wide area, range or amount.

A big review. / An extensive review.

Antonym 4

Little 94% connected

Small in size or extent; not big; diminutive; -- opposed to big or large; as, a little body; a little animal; a little piece of ground; a little hill…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Little 94% connected

Small in size or extent; not big; diminutive; -- opposed to big or large; as, a little body; a little animal; a little piece of ground; a little hill…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Small 94% connected

Having little size, compared with other things of the same kind; little in quantity or degree; diminutive; not large or extended in dimension; not gr…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Small 94% connected

Having little size, compared with other things of the same kind; little in quantity or degree; diminutive; not large or extended in dimension; not gr…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

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