Synonyms for big
93 synonyms for “big”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Big as in “great”
adjective: above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
- heavy
- great
- large
- huge
- gigantic
- massive
- grand
- enormous
- giant
- tremendous
- vast
- tall
- ample
- considerable
- prodigious
- wide
- hulking
- mammoth
- spacious
- immense
- colossal
- substantial
- broad
- hefty
- jumbo
- monumental
- monstrous
- voluminous
- fat
- bulky
- cosmic
- gargantuan
- whopping
- titanic
- elephantine
- overlarge
- full
- stupendous
- mountainous
- roomy
- extensive
- long
- expansive
- heroic
- mighty
- thick
- super
- deep
- exceeding
- epic
- astronomic
- commodious
- embonpoint
Big as in “important”
adjective: significant
- significant
- important
- crucial
- weighty
- consequential
- meaningful
- noticeable
- remarkable
- vital
- essential
- paramount
- critical
- fateful
- key
- hugely
- numerous
Big as in “adult”
adjective: (of animals) fully developed
- adult
- grown
- mature
- full-grown
- developed
- grownup
Big as in “proud”
adjective: exhibiting self-importance
- earnest
- bad
- proud
- hearty
- eager
Big as in “liberal”
adjective: given or giving freely
- liberal
- generous
- handsome
- giving
- magnanimous
- openhanded
- bighearted
Big as in “pregnant”
adjective: in an advanced stage of pregnancy
- pregnant
- expectant
- gravid
- expecting
- quick
- enceinte
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