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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