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substantial
adjective as in important, ample
Strongest matches
big, consequential, considerable, extraordinary, generous, hefty, large, massive, meaningful, serious, significant, sizable, solid, steady, strong, valuable, vast
Strong match
Weak matches
abundant, big-deal, bulky, durable, firm, goodly, heavy, heavyweight, key, major-league, momentous, plentiful, principal, sound, stable, stout, sturdy, superabundant, tidy, weighty, well-built, worthwhile
adjective as in material, real
Weak matches
card-carrying, concrete, corporeal, existent, for real, honest-to-God, honest-to-goodness, legit, objective, phenomenal, physical, righteous, sensible, sure-enough, tangible, true, valid, visible, weighty
adjective as in rich
Strongest match
Weak matches
affluent, comfortable, easy, opulent, prosperous, snug, solvent, wealthy, well, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
Example Sentences
They argue the state of the rivers in recent years has severely affected local businesses, property values and people's enjoyment of the area, and are seeking "substantial damages".
“That decision is binding, and it does require a substantial degree of deference on the factual issues,” Somin said.
For example, travelling from Carmarthen to Cardiff, there is a substantial difference in the kind of prices you have to pay, even outside peak times.
There has been substantial investment in the academy and the women's team, while hundreds of millions have been pumped into to the club to help with day-to-day running costs.
Her decision “threw the future of these Venezuelan citizens into disarray and exposed them to substantial risk of wrongful removal, separation from their families and loss of employment,” the panel wrote.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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