Adjectives of Size and Quantity - Adjectives of Large Size

This class of adjectives are used to describe the magnitude, extent, or scale of an object or concept, specifically those with large dimensions.

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big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .

large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .

great [adjective]

exceptionally large in degree or amount

Ex: His great courage in the face of danger inspired everyone .

huge [adjective]

very large in size

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was .

sizable [adjective]

having a relatively large size

Ex: The garden had a sizable vegetable patch , yielding a bountiful harvest each season .

massive [adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The mountain range was a massive barrier , separating the two regions and making travel difficult .

giant [adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: She was amazed by the giant waves crashing against the shore during the storm .

enormous [adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The ship was enormous , capable of carrying thousands of passengers .

grand [adjective]

magnificent in size and appearance

Ex: The grand oak tree in their backyard provided ample shade during the summer .

gigantic [adjective]

extremely large in size or extent

Ex: The gigantic skyscraper soared into the sky , dominating the city skyline .

whopping [adjective]

very impressive, especially in amount or degree

Ex: They were shocked by the whopping amount of snow that fell overnight , blanketing the town .

humongous [adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: The ancient tree in the forest was not just tall but also had a humongous trunk , symbolizing centuries of growth .

hefty [adjective]

significantly large in amount

Ex: He made a hefty donation to the charity , helping them reach their goal .

titanic [adjective]

extremely large in size or scale

Ex: The titanic waterfall thundered down into the gorge below , creating a breathtaking spectacle .

cumbersome [adjective]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

Ex: She found the cumbersome backpack uncomfortable to wear during the hike .

macro [adjective]

very big or wide in scale or scope

Ex: The macro trends in technology influenced the direction of the entire industry .

bulky [adjective]

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

Ex: The bulky winter coat kept her warm but made it difficult to move freely .

colossal [adjective]

extremely large in size or scale

Ex: The storm brought a colossal wave that crashed against the shore , leaving a powerful impact .

jumbo [adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: The supermarket introduced a jumbo pack of snacks , providing customers with extra quantities at a discounted price .

expansive [adjective]

able to increase in size or volume

Ex: The lab tested various expansive materials for their ability to withstand pressure changes .

sized [adjective]

having a specified size or bulk, often used in combination with other words to describe the dimensions or magnitude of something

Ex:

oversized [adjective]

larger than the standard or usual size

Ex: The oversized backpack was heavy but held all of his camping gear comfortably .

supermassive [adjective]

exceptionally large in mass, often referring to astronomical objects with an extraordinarily high mass

Ex: The supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy attracts nearby stars and gas with its immense gravity .

mega [adjective]

extremely large in size or extent

Ex: The new sports arena is a mega complex , capable of seating over 50,000 spectators .

ginormous [adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: The children gasped in awe at the ginormous Christmas tree in the town square , adorned with colorful lights and ornaments .

Adjectives of Size and Quantity
Adjectives of Dimension	Adjectives of Large Size	Adjectives of Small and Medium Size	Adjectives of Small Quantity
Adjectives of Large Quantity	Adjectives of Change in Quantity	Adjectives of Excess	Adjectives of High Amount