Meaning & Definition
adjective
Large in size or amount; considerable.
The new park has a sizable area for outdoor activities.
Significant enough to be noticeable or worthy of attention.
He received a sizable bonus for his excellent work performance.
Having considerable extent, amount, or capacity.
There is a sizable crowd gathered for the concert.
Etymology
Combination of 'size' and the suffix '-able'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sizable chunk:
A large portion or part of something.
sizable amount:
A considerable quantity of something.
sizable profit:
A profit that is large enough to be significant.
Slang Meanings
Big deal
That new car is a sizable big deal around here.
Heavy hitter
He's a sizable heavy hitter in the tech industry.