Synonyms

largish

American

[lahr-jish] / ˈlɑr dʒɪʃ /

adjective

rather large.

largish British

/ ˈlɑːdʒɪʃ /

adjective

fairly large

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Etymology

Origin of largish

First recorded in 1780–90; large + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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The U.S. market runneth over with largish family haulers, offering three rows of seating, optional all-wheel drive and family-sized utility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

“I retired after working as an attorney in a largish firm for over 30 years and consider myself of moderate intelligence and ability,” said Michelle Oullette.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2023

But the onigiri — largish rice balls — that it was spread upon were distinctly, gummily overcooked one evening, falling apart as we tried to eat them.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2019

Dermatologists usually look for symptoms described by an alphabetical mnemonic: Asymmetrical shape, uneven Border, variety of Color, largish Diameter, and Evolution over time.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 10, 2018

We approach the planets of our system, largish worlds, captives of the Sun, gravitationally constrained to follow nearly circular orbits, heated mainly by sunlight.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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