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considerable

[kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] / kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
abundant, large
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ample appreciable astronomical big extensive great hefty huge major noticeable reasonable sizable substantial
WEAK
bountiful comfortable commodious goodly large-scale lavish marked much plentiful pretty respectable tidy tolerable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconsiderable insignificant insufficient little miniature minor minute poor short small stupid tiny unimportant
WEAK
slight undistinguished unnoteworthy unnoticeable
ADJECTIVE
important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big significant substantial
WEAK
consequential distinguished doozie dynamite essential fab fat influential material meaningful momentous mondo noteworthy renowned solid-gold something something else super super-duper to the max unreal venerable weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant little minor small unimportant
WEAK
inconsiderable slight undistinguished unnoteworthy unnoticeable

Example Sentences

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Lea inadvertently became the face of the capital’s influencer takeover, a new-media shift that has been met with considerable scorn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Gulf refineries also produce considerable amounts of diesel and jet fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

A spokesperson said crews were expected to remain at the scene for a "considerable amount of time", including to dampen down hotspots.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Even if they finish off the Rockets in a sweep — and this series is already over considering NBA teams are 159-0 with a 3-0 lead — they will be considerable underdogs moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Suddenly we could see the world below and how high up we were, which was a considerable distance, though all the nearby summits were wreathed in clouds.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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