considerable
Worth taking seriously
Considerable means large enough to be worth noticing or taking into account.
A considerable amount of time has passed.
She has considerable influence in the industry.
The word suggests significance without specifying exact quantity—more than trivial, less than overwhelming.
They went to considerable trouble to make us feel welcome.
Of notable size or importance
- significantHaving notable importance
- appreciableEnough to perceive
- sizableOf notable magnitude
- goodlyFairly large, ample
meaningful · material · noteworthy · respectable · decent · fair · handsome · tidy
Of notable size or importance
- appreciableEnough to perceive
- markedBearing an indicator
- pronouncedSpoken aloud formally
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
significant · measurable · tangible · perceptible · discernible · observable · evident · manifest
Having notable importance
- substantialOf notable size or importance
- momentousOf great significance
- consequentialHaving significant effects
- weightyHeavy or significant
meaningful · material · pivotal · critical · vital · essential · paramount · salient
Covering a large scope
sweeping · far-reaching · widespread · large-scale · protracted · lengthy · prolonged · sustained
Worthy of attention
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
respected · esteemed · reputable · illustrious · acclaimed · celebrated · recognized · influential
substantial
Of notable size or importance
- significantHaving notable importance
- appreciableEnough to perceive
- sizableOf notable magnitude
goodly · meaningful · material · noteworthy · respectable · decent · fair · handsome · tidy · healthy
substantial
Of notable size or importance
- appreciableEnough to perceive
- markedBearing an indicator
- pronouncedSpoken aloud formally
noticeable · significant · measurable · tangible · perceptible · discernible · observable · evident · manifest · palpable
significant
Having notable importance
- substantialOf notable size or importance
- momentousOf great significance
- consequentialHaving significant effects
weighty · meaningful · material · pivotal · critical · vital · essential · paramount · salient · pronounced
extensive
Covering a large scope
wide · sweeping · far-reaching · widespread · large-scale · protracted · lengthy · prolonged · sustained · extended
notable
Worthy of attention
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
renowned · respected · esteemed · reputable · illustrious · acclaimed · celebrated · recognized · influential · leading
considerablenegligible
Too small to consider
insignificant · small · slight · minimal · minor
considerableinsignificant
Lacking importance or consequence
trivial · unimportant · inconsequential · negligible · inconsiderable