Definitions

large-scale

[lahrj-skeyl] / ˈlɑrdʒˈskeɪl /

ADJECTIVE

big

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extensive huge large massive sizable substantial

WEAK

a whale of a ample awash brimming bulky bull burly capacious chock-full colossal commodious considerable copious crowded enormous fat full gigantic good great healthy heavy-duty heavyweight hefty hulking humongous husky immense jumbo mammoth mondo monster oversize packed ponderous prodigious roomy spacious strapping stuffed supercolossal thundering tremendous vast voluminous walloping whopper whopping

Antonyms

STRONGEST

little miniature short small tiny

Example Sentences

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Advocates hope this recognition from SB 765 will raise awareness about the threatened species, which is found in the Central Valley and has experienced large-scale habitat destruction due to urban and agricultural development.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists from the University of Bath, King's College London, and Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands collaborated on the first large-scale effort to measure psychological strengths associated with ADHD.

From Science Daily

But China is “now in a position to enact large-scale exercises on short notice,” said Patalano.

From The Wall Street Journal

France on Tuesday said it was "concerned" about large-scale Chinese military exercises near Taiwan, urging against any escalation.

From Barron's

Germany on Tuesday said it was concerned about large-scale Chinese military exercises near Taiwan, saying they are "increasing tensions and jeopardising stability in the Taiwan Strait".

From Barron's

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