单词 | well-sized |
释义 | well-sizedadj. Of a good size; large or fairly large. ΘΚΠ 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). < adj.?1614 |
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