Biggish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbi-gish/ big·gish

Meaning & Definition of Biggish

Biggish (adjective)

  1. somewhat big

Biggish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of a size greater than average of its kind

    "a rather biggish table for a dining room of modest dimensions"

  2. sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention

    "a biggish wart that should be removed"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Biggish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Biggish:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Biggish

Words with the opposite meaning of Biggish:

Near Antonyms of Biggish

Origin & Etymology of Biggish

First known use: 1611

Frequently Asked Questions about Biggish

What does "Biggish" mean?

"Biggish" means somewhat big. As an adjective, it is defined as: somewhat big. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Biggish"?

Other words for "Biggish" include big, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand, great and handsome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Biggish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Biggish"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Biggish". Common alternatives include big, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty and hulking.

What is the opposite of "Biggish"?

Antonyms of "Biggish" include bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy and small. Near antonyms include diminutive, half-pint, infinitesimal and Lilliputian.

How do you use "Biggish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Biggish" in a sentence: "a rather biggish table for a dining room of modest dimensions"; "a biggish wart that should be removed".

Is "Biggish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Biggish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Biggish"?

"Biggish" is pronounced /ˈbi-gish/ and divided into syllables as big·gish.

What is the origin of the word "Biggish"?

First known use: 1611.