Antonyms for large


Grammar : Adj
Spell : lahrj
Phonetic Transcription : lɑrdʒ


Definition of large

Origin :
  • c.1200, "bountiful, inclined to give or spend freely," also, of areas, "great in expanse," from Old French large "broad, wide; generous, bounteous," from Latin largus "abundant, copious, plentiful; bountiful, liberal in giving," of unknown origin. Main modern meanings "extensive; big in overall size" emerged 14c. An older sense of "liberated, free from restraining influence" is preserved in at large (late 14c.). Adjective phrase larger-than-life first attested 1937 (bigger than life is from 1640s).
  • adj big, abundant
Example sentences :
  • Over the gate was written in large letters, 'The Entrance of Mortals.'
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Both rooms were large and furnished in a style that had been supremely luxurious in 1878.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I suspect that she was the means of influencing so large a purchase.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • In fact, a large portion of the whole book was built on that anecdote.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • He had a large family at home waiting his return from a Western journey.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He cared as little for the money as Uncle Peter did, large sum though it was.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He's not so large or tall, but quick and springy, and muscled like a panther.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "I ordered the sun turned on at just this point," replied her husband, with a large air.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • His teeth were large and looked like the teeth of many of our own animals.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • He was a happy-go-lucky person and he could not give his child a large dowry.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Synonyms for large

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