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单词 well-sized
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well-sizedadj.

Brit. /ˌwɛlˈsʌɪzd/, U.S. /ˌwɛlˈsaɪzd/
Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: well adv., sized adj.1
Etymology: < well adv. + sized adj.1
Of a good size; large or fairly large.
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the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > largeness > [adjective] > somewhat large
substantial1413
indifferent1548
handsome1577
biggish1611
sizeable1613
well-sized?1614
considerable1651
good-sized1657
largish1752
snug1833
fairish1858
?1614 G. Chapman tr. Homer Odysses viii. 121 A well-siz'd Caldron.
1642 J. Milton Apol. Smectymnuus 28 Instead of well-siz'd periods, he greets us with a quantity of thum-ring posies.
1725 R. Bradley Chomel's Dictionaire Œconomique at Cock A Dunghil Cock..should be..of a large and well-siz'd Body.
1796 W. Marshall Rural Econ. W. Eng. II. 53 The Fields are generally well shaped, and well sized.
1833 T. Hook Parson's Daughter II. xv. 311 Only half a well-sized loaf remaining on the table.
1860 Queen Victoria Highland Jrnls. 4 Sept. (1980) I. 92 Opposite was the drawing and dining-room in one—very tidy and well-sized.
1948 Billboard 3 Jan. 36/4 A handsome mitt from a well-sized, trade-filled opening night supper crowd.
1991 Photo Answers Aug. 70/2 There's a well sized manual focusing ring towards the front of the lens.
2010 Advertiser (Adelaide) (Nexis) 18 Aug. (Real Estate section) 64 The apartment is large enough to house a family, with well-sized rooms throughout.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2014; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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