great words by great manADJECTIVE
1‘academics waited with great desire with the e book’
SYNONYMS
appreciable, considerable, pronounced, sizeable, considerable, appreciable, severe, Outstanding, inordinate, incredible, Distinctive
ANTONYMS
minor
2‘a great expanse of h2o’
SYNONYMS
substantial, huge, in depth, expansive, wide, wide, sizeable, enough, roomy
huge, huge, big, massive, gigantic, huge, colossal, mammoth, monstrous, prodigious, large, stupendous, unlimited, boundless, cosmic
casual humongous, whopping, whopping excellent, thumping, thumping great, filthy excellent
British casual whacking, whacking wonderful, ginormous
ANTONYMS
tiny
three‘a terrific large dwelling’
SYNONYMS
quite, very, exceedingly, extremely, Specially, tremendously, immensely, terribly, remarkably, genuinely, truly
casual dirty
four‘you great idiot!’
SYNONYMS
absolute, whole, utter, out-and-out, downright, thorough, comprehensive
perfect, pure, constructive, prize, decided, arrant, sheer, rank, unmitigated, unqualified, unadulterated, unalloyed, consummate, veritable, egregious
casual thundering
British informal proper, proper
5‘The nice writers in the Passionate age’
SYNONYMS
well known, eminent, pre-eminent, vital, distinguished, august, illustrious, noble
celebrated, famous, noteworthy, noteworthy, famed, famed, honoured, esteemed, revered, renowned, acclaimed, admired, well-known
foremost, top, substantial, superior-rating, Main, major, major, principal, central
gifted, proficient
excellent, foremost, impressive, exceptional, very rated, initially-rate, incomparable, superlative, unsurpassed, unexcelled, matchless, peerless, star, arch-
North American informal big league
ANTONYMS
minor
6‘a terrific energy by using a formidable navy’
SYNONYMS
impressive, dominant, influential, powerful, powerful, formidable, redoubtable
main, crucial, illustrious, top rated-rank, of the first rank, very first amount
foremost, major, primary, chief, principal, funds, paramount, primary
ANTONYMS
small
7‘The good castle of Montellana-Coronil’
SYNONYMS
magnificent, imposing, outstanding, awe-inspiring, grand, splendid, majestic, monumental, superb, sumptuous, resplendent, lavish, stunning
ANTONYMS
modest
8‘he's an incredible sportsman’
SYNONYMS
qualified, skilful, skilled, adept, adroit, achieved, gifted, wonderful, equipped, masterly, grasp, fantastic, virtuoso, magnificent, marvellous, superb, first class, initial charge, elite, fantastic, proficient, Superb
casual crack, ace, wizard, A1, course, incredibly hot, major-notch, stellar, out of this world, imply, demon
vulgar slang shit sizzling
ANTONYMS
inadequate
9‘I am probably not a terrific follower of vogue’
SYNONYMS
enthusiastic, keen, eager, zealous, devoted, ardent, fervent, fanatical, passionate, committed, diligent, assiduous, intent, habitual, Lively, vehement, hearty, wholehearted, fully commited, heat
ANTONYMS
unenthusiastic
ten‘he is owning a good time’
SYNONYMS
enjoyable, amusing, delightful, lovely
pleasant, congenial, diverting
thrilling, thrilling
outstanding, marvellous, great, fantastic, 1st-class, very first-charge, admirable, fantastic, splendid, Excellent, excellent
informal great, incredible, smashing, wonderful, fantastic, fab, super, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, glorious, grand, magic, out of this world, cool
British informal good, brill, winner, bosting
US casual on fleek
Australian, New Zealand casual bonzer, beaut
British informal, dated money, wizard, corking, spiffing, ripping, cracking, leading-hole, topping, champion, beezer
North American informal, dated swell
ANTONYMS
bad
eleven‘The nice matter will be to regret almost nothing’
SYNONYMS
significant, necessary, critical, vital, pivotal, essential, salient, substantial, large
Main, key, principal, key, most vital, uppermost, Major, prime, cardinal, central, key, supreme, paramount, overriding
momentous, weighty, dominant, consequential
casual primary
ANTONYMS
inessential