sized
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sized, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having a specified size, usually paired with a describing word.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sized
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "size" plus "-ed."
Full origin of sized →Frequently asked questions
What does “sized” mean?
The word “sized” means having a specified size, usually paired with a describing word. In plain terms, describes the size of something, almost always combined with another word (small-sized, king-sized, etc.).
How do you use “sized” in a sentence?
Here is “sized” used in a sentence: “They live in a medium-sized house on the edge of town.”
What part of speech is “sized”?
“Sized” is an adjective.
Is “sized” a common word?
“Sized” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between sized and size?
Size is a noun naming how big something is, while sized is an adjective meaning having a specified size, normally joined to a describing word. You would say a large-sized box, using sized, but the box's size, using the noun.
Should sized be hyphenated?
When sized is combined with a describing word to form a compound adjective, it is usually hyphenated, as in medium-sized or full-sized. The hyphen links the size word to sized so they act as a single modifier.