largish

largish
large ► ADJECTIVE 1) of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity. 2) pursuing an occupation or activity on a significant scale. 3) of wide range or scope.
► VERB (large it) Brit. informal ▪ go out and have a good time.
● at large — Cf. ↑at large
DERIVATIVES largeness noun largish adjective.
ORIGIN Latin larga 'copious' .

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  • largish — [lär′jish] adj. rather large …   English World dictionary

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  • largish — adjective Sort of large. ... in Ford Prefects satchel were a few ballpoints, a notepad and a largish bath towel from Marks and Spencer …   Wiktionary

  • largish — adjective see large I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • largish — /lahr jish/, adj. rather large. [1780 90; LARGE + ISH1] * * * …   Universalium

  • largish — (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective Somewhat big: biggish, goodly, respectable, sizable. See BIG …   English dictionary for students

  • largish — larg|ish [ˈla:dʒıʃ US ˈla:r ] adj informal fairly big …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • largish — larg|ish [ lardʒıʃ ] adjective fairly big …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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