described synonymADJECTIVE
1‘academics waited with excellent curiosity for your guide’
SYNONYMS
substantial, significant, pronounced, sizeable, considerable, appreciable, severe, Outstanding, inordinate, extraordinary, special
ANTONYMS
little
two‘an awesome expanse of h2o’
SYNONYMS
substantial, major, intensive, expansive, wide, extensive, sizeable, sufficient, spacious
huge, immense, huge, great, gigantic, significant, colossal, mammoth, monstrous, prodigious, huge, stupendous, unrestricted, boundless, cosmic
casual humongous, whopping, whopping excellent, thumping, thumping excellent, dirty great
British casual whacking, whacking terrific, ginormous
ANTONYMS
smaller
three‘a fantastic huge property’
SYNONYMS
really, very, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, immensely, immensely, terribly, remarkably, genuinely, actually
informal dirty
four‘you good idiot!’
SYNONYMS
absolute, total, utter, out-and-out, downright, thorough, entire
great, pure, constructive, prize, determined, arrant, sheer, rank, unmitigated, unqualified, unadulterated, unalloyed, consummate, veritable, egregious
informal thundering
British casual suitable, suitable
5‘the great writers of your Passionate age’
SYNONYMS
distinguished, eminent, pre-eminent, crucial, distinguished, august, illustrious, noble
celebrated, mentioned, noteworthy, noteworthy, well known, famed, honoured, esteemed, revered, renowned, acclaimed, admired, popular
major, major, significant, large-ranking, Main, big, principal, principal, central
gifted, talented
outstanding, foremost, amazing, Extraordinary, very rated, first-level, incomparable, superlative, unsurpassed, unexcelled, matchless, peerless, star, arch-
North American casual significant league
ANTONYMS
minor
six‘a terrific energy with a formidable navy’
SYNONYMS
highly effective, dominant, influential, sturdy, potent, formidable, redoubtable
main, critical, illustrious, best-rank, of the first rank, first amount
foremost, main, main, Main, principal, money, paramount, Main
ANTONYMS
insignificant
seven‘the great castle of Montellana-Coronil’
SYNONYMS
magnificent, imposing, spectacular, awe-inspiring, grand, splendid, majestic, monumental, wonderful, sumptuous, resplendent, lavish, stunning
ANTONYMS
modest
eight‘he's a great sportsman’
SYNONYMS
qualified, skilful, expert, adept, adroit, accomplished, proficient, fantastic, able, masterly, learn, amazing, virtuoso, magnificent, marvellous, outstanding, firstclass, very first rate, elite, outstanding, proficient, Excellent
casual crack, ace, wizard, A1, class, hot, top rated-notch, stellar, out of this environment, indicate, demon
vulgar slang shit scorching
ANTONYMS
weak
9‘I am probably not an excellent follower of vogue’
SYNONYMS
enthusiastic, eager, eager, zealous, devoted, ardent, fervent, fanatical, passionate, devoted, diligent, assiduous, intent, habitual, active, vehement, hearty, wholehearted, dedicated, warm
ANTONYMS
unenthusiastic
ten‘he's acquiring a great time’
SYNONYMS
pleasing, amusing, pleasant, lovely
pleasurable, congenial, diverting
thrilling, thrilling
fantastic, marvellous, great, superb, to start with-class, first-fee, admirable, fine, splendid, Superb, great
casual fantastic, large, smashing, wonderful, incredible, fab, super, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, superb, grand, magic, out of this environment, great
British casual fantastic, brill, champion, bosting
US casual on fleek
Australian, New Zealand informal bonzer, beaut
British casual, dated capital, wizard, corking, spiffing, ripping, cracking, top rated-hole, topping, winner, beezer
North American informal, dated swell
ANTONYMS
undesirable
11‘The good thing is usually to regret nothing’
SYNONYMS
critical, essential, critical, critical, pivotal, crucial, salient, significant, massive
chief, principal, principal, major, most vital, uppermost, primary, primary, cardinal, central, key, supreme, paramount, overriding
momentous, weighty, dominant, consequential
informal number 1
ANTONYMS
inessential