English word

Great

Definitions

adjective

  1. notably large in size : huge
  2. aristocratic, grand
  3. chief or preeminent over others
  4. markedly superior in character or quality
  5. nobleespecially
  6. remarkably skilled
  7. marked by enthusiasm : keen
  8. more remote in a family relationship by a single generation than a specified relative
  9. long continued
  10. principal, main
  11. full of emotion
  12. of a kind characterized by relative largeness
  13. elaborate, ample
  14. large in number or measure
  15. predominant
  16. remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness
  17. eminent, distinguished

Synonyms for great

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Synonyms by context

Large in scale or size

adjective

Large in quantity

adjective

  • countless
  • multitudinous
  • unlimited
  • inordinate
  • endless
  • extensive
  • unfettered
  • immeasurable
  • handsome
  • illimitable

Impressive or striking

adjective

  • striking
  • impressive
  • imposing
  • profound
  • remarkable
  • magnificent
  • tremendous
  • arresting
  • astonishing
  • dramatic

A person of major significance

noun

  • legend
  • icon
  • star
  • figure
  • ideal
  • phenomenon
  • big name
  • hero
  • sensation
  • wonder

A famous person, typically successful or much-publicized

noun

  • celebrity
  • superstar
  • luminary
  • notable
  • personage
  • vip
  • celeb
  • somebody

In a very satisfactory manner

adverb

  • well
  • effectively
  • nicely
  • proficiently
  • satisfyingly
  • skillfully
  • successfully
  • thoroughly
  • ably
  • adeptly

(rare) To a great degree or extent

adverb

  • especially
  • exceedingly
  • really
  • truly
  • very
  • exceptionally
  • extraordinarily
  • extremely
  • immensely
  • tremendously

Expression of gladness and content

interjection

Antonyms for great

  • tiny
  • dainty
  • miniscule
  • minute
  • miniature
  • diminutive
  • petite
  • puny
  • slight
  • teeny
  • undersized
  • midget

Opposite of large in scale or size

  • small
  • little
  • tiny
  • dainty
  • miniscule
  • minute
  • miniature
  • diminutive
  • petite
  • piddling

Opposite of large in quantity

  • few
  • insubstantial
  • minimal
  • limited
  • nominal
  • meager
  • meagre
  • minimum
  • paltry
  • fractional

Opposite of impressive or striking

  • unimpressive
  • boring
  • dull
  • unremarkable
  • inconsiderable
  • insignificant
  • mundane
  • plain
  • underwhelming
  • average

Opposite of a person of major significance

  • nobody
  • unknown
  • lightweight
  • tryhard
  • wannabe
  • nonentity
  • nothing
  • anonymous
  • little guy
  • small potato

Opposite of in a very satisfactory manner

  • badly
  • inadequately
  • incompetently
  • poorly
  • abominably
  • horribly
  • ill
  • shabbily
  • shoddily
  • unsatisfactorily

Opposite of expression of gladness and content

  • come on
  • come on now
  • give me a break
  • bah humbug

Phrases

  • above average
  • a fair amount of
  • a great deal of
  • a lot of
  • a whale of a
  • barn door
  • beyond human
  • dirty great
  • extra large
  • extremely big
  • extremely large
  • fairly large
  • far reaching
  • fun size
  • great big
  • greatest possible
  • high rise
  • jacked up
  • king size
  • little bitty