adj Uncommon

sizable

SEYE-zuh-buhl

Sizable (adj) means Fairly large in size or amount. Example: “They made a sizable donation to the charity.”

adj

Fairly large in size or amount.

"They made a sizable donation to the charity."

"The company employs a sizable workforce across three continents."

How to use sizable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBig enough to be noticeable — used for amounts, sizes, or numbers.

UK vs US

"Sizeable" is the more common British spelling; "sizable" is standard in American English.

Common pairings

sizable amount sizable investment sizable portion

more sizable comparative, most sizable superlative

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They made a _____ donation to the charity.

From "size" plus the suffix "-able."

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What does “sizable” mean?

The word “sizable” means fairly large in size or amount. In plain terms, big enough to be noticeable — used for amounts, sizes, or numbers.

How do you pronounce “sizable”?

“Sizable” is pronounced SEYE-zuh-buhl (/ˈsaɪzəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “sizable” in a sentence?

Here is “sizable” used in a sentence: “They made a sizable donation to the charity.”

What part of speech is “sizable”?

“Sizable” is an adjective.

Is “sizable” a common word?

“Sizable” is an uncommon word in modern English.