considerable

1 of 2

adjective

con·​sid·​er·​able kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl 

-ˈsi-drə-bəl

1

: worth consideration : significant

a considerable artist

2

: large in extent or degree

a considerable number

She was in considerable pain.

The trial attracted considerable public attention.

considerably

kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-blē 

-ˈsi-drə-blē

adverb

considerable

2 of 2

noun

: a considerable amount, degree, or extent

Synonyms

Adjective

• biggish
• good
• goodly
• handsome
• healthy
• largish
• major
• respectable
• significant
• sizable
• sizeable
• substantial
• substantive
• tidy

Examples of considerable in a Sentence

Adjective

We received a considerable number of complaints.

She was in considerable pain.

We have already wasted a considerable amount of time and money.

The murder trial attracted considerable public attention.

Damage to the vehicle was considerable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These bright spots indicate that while retail pharmacies face challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for growth and innovation in the industry. —Greg Samios, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

Officials expect that the heavy winds that fanned the flames will ease up on Wednesday evening, but dry conditions in Southern California mean even winds at lower speeds pose a considerable threat. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025

Noun

But the mist remained thick, the swell considerable, and the Australian warmth had given way to Antarctic chill. —Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see consider

Noun

see consider

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1619, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1685, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing considerable

• put considerable store in/by

Kids Definition

considerable

adjective

con·​sid·​er·​able

kən-ˈsid-ər(-ə)-bəl,

-ˈsid-rə-bəl

: large in size, amount, or quantity

a considerable number

was in considerable pain

considerably

-blē

adverb