great
adjective
greater (comparative adjective) · Greater (comparative adjective)
- of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average:
- very large and imposing:
- used in names of animals or plants that are larger than similar kinds, e.g., great auk, greater flamingo.
- (of a city) including adjacent urban areas:
- of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above the normal or average:
- a title denoting the most important person of the name:
- very good or satisfactory; excellent:
- (of a person) very skilled or capable in a particular area:
- used to indicate that someone or something particularly deserves a specified description:
- denoting the element of something that is the most important or the most worthy of consideration:
- used to reinforce another adjective of size or extent:
- used to express surprise, admiration, or contempt, especially in exclamations:
- (in names of family relationships) denoting one degree further removed upward or downward:
Synonyms
considerable,
substantial,
pronounced,
sizeable,
significant,
appreciable,
serious,
exceptional,
inordinate,
extraordinary,
special,
large,
big,
extensive,
expansive,
broad,
wide,
ample,
spacious,
vast,
immense,
huge,
enormous,
gigantic,
massive,
colossal,
mammoth,
monstrous,
prodigious,
tremendous,
stupendous,
unlimited,
boundless,
cosmic,
humongous,
whopping,
thumping,
whacking,
ginormous,
little,
small,
magnificent,
imposing,
impressive,
grand,
splendid,
majestic,
monumental,
glorious,
sumptuous,
resplendent,
lavish,
beautiful,
modest,
prominent,
eminent,
preeminent,
important,
distinguished,
august,
illustrious,
noble,
celebrated,
noted,
notable,
noteworthy,
famous,
famed,
honored,
esteemed,
revered,
renowned,
acclaimed,
admired,
leading,
top,
high,
chief,
major,
main,
principal,
central,
gifted,
talented,
outstanding,
foremost,
remarkable,
exceptional,
incomparable,
superlative,
unsurpassed,
unexcelled,
matchless,
peerless,
star,
minor,
expert,
skillful,
skilled,
adept,
adroit,
accomplished,
talented,
fine,
able,
masterly,
master,
brilliant,
virtuoso,
magnificent,
marvelous,
outstanding,
elite,
superb,
proficient,
crack,
ace,
wizard,
class,
hot,
stellar,
mean,
demon,
enjoyable,
amusing,
delightful,
lovely,
pleasant,
congenial,
diverting,
exciting,
thrilling,
excellent,
wonderful,
admirable,
splendid,
good,
terrific,
tremendous,
smashing,
fantastic,
fabulous,
fab,
super,
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,
glorious,
grand,
magic,
cool,
brill,
champion,
bonzer,
beaut,
capital,
corking,
spiffing,
ripping,
cracking,
topping,
beezer,
swell,
poor,
bad,
enthusiastic,
eager,
keen,
zealous,
devoted,
ardent,
fervent,
fanatical,
passionate,
dedicated,
diligent,
assiduous,
intent,
habitual,
active,
vehement,
hearty,
wholehearted,
committed,
warm,
unenthusiastic,
powerful,
dominant,
influential,
strong,
potent,
formidable,
redoubtable,
leading,
important,
illustrious,
foremost,
major,
main,
chief,
principal,
capital,
paramount,
primary,
essential,
crucial,
critical,
pivotal,
vital,
salient,
significant,
big,
uppermost,
prime,
cardinal,
central,
key,
supreme,
overriding,
momentous,
weighty,
consequential,
minor,
inessential,
very,
extremely,
exceedingly,
exceptionally,
especially,
tremendously,
immensely,
extraordinarily,
remarkably,
really,
truly,
dirty,
absolute,
total,
utter,
downright,
thorough,
complete,
perfect,
pure,
positive,
prize,
decided,
arrant,
sheer,
rank,
unmitigated,
unqualified,
unadulterated,
unalloyed,
consummate,
veritable,
egregious,
thundering,
right,
proper,
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