# sizeable

/ˈsaɪzəbəɫ/ (US) · /sˈaɪzəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sizeable
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

fairly large in size or amount. You use this to describe something that is big enough to be important or noticeable.

For teachers: considerable or significant in magnitude, extent, or quantity. Often used to describe abstract amounts like sums of money or portions of a population.

## Examples

- The company received a sizeable investment from a new partner.
- After years of saving, they finally had a sizeable deposit for their first home.
- Despite the niche subject matter, the documentary attracted a sizeable audience, proving that there is significant public interest in local history.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; less common in predicative positions after a linking verb.

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