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Definition of sizeable in English: sizeable(also sizable) adjective ˈsʌɪzəb(ə)l Fairly large. a sizeable proportion of the population Example sentencesExamples - The night was slow in comparison to the summer months, but a sizable crowd remained nevertheless.
- Heroin use on a sizable scale is a fairly recent development in Limerick.
- The match was played in springtime sunshine at the Dundalk Road venue to a sizeable crowd.
- Nevertheless, the sizeable crowd was ready to rock by the time the band took to the stage.
- Unfortunately, there seemed to be only two fish swimming in the fairly sizable tank.
- All told a sizeable sum was raised over the years and considerable service given to the community.
- There are real and in some cases sizable sex differences with respect to some cognitive abilities.
- Both sides engaged in an entertaining encounter which drew applause from the sizeable crowd.
- Pubs had even ordered extra beer and glasses with a sizeable crowd expected.
- Nobody can take it as guaranteed that just because you make a sizeable investment you will see a decent return.
- This points to some serious problems for a sizeable proportion of the working population.
- If someone shows me evidence that destroys my world view, or even shakes it sizeably, then I will stop being an atheist.
- Bidding to close the sizeable gap between her and Cian O'Connor, she put in a determined effort.
- That night a National Gallery show of four artists opened with a sizable crowd in attendance.
- Over the last two years the bank rates have been cut sizeably, as the inflation rates were low and the bank rates were pruned to match with the real interest rates.
- As you can imagine, having such high profile talent draws a sizable crowd of followers.
- At least you have a family sizable enough to create an Thanksgiving-style crowd.
- There was a sizable crowd on the pier where crews, supporters and on-lookers were gathered to watch the racing.
- He emphasized that a sizable proportion comprised fairly recent arrivals in the party.
Synonyms fairly large, substantial, considerable, respectable, significant, largish, biggish, decent, decent-sized, generous, handsome Scottish & Northern English bonny informal tidy, not to be sneezed at, serious archaic goodly
Derivatives adverbˈsʌɪzəbli After the setting up of these camps, poaching along the border areas have sizeably been reduced. Example sentencesExamples - Dating from 1960, this detached bungalow has been sizably extended to the rear to provide a living space of 176 square metres.
- Dating from 1980, the semi-detached house has been sizably extended to the rear to provide 131 square metres of accommodation over three levels and comes to the market in walk-in condition.
- Both organizations had grown sizably since the late 1870's.
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