big
big (bĭg)adj. big·ger, big·gest 1. Of considerable size, number, quantity, magnitude, or extent; large. See Synonyms at large. 2. a. Of great force; strong: a big wind; in a big rage. b. Obsolete. Of great strength. 3. a. Mature or grown-up: big enough to take the bus by herself. b. Older or eldest. Used especially of a sibling: My big brother is leaving for college next week. 4. Pregnant: big with child. 5. Filled up; brimming over: felt big with love. 6. Having or exercising considerable authority, control, or influence: a big official; a big chief. 7. Conspicuous in position, wealth, or importance; prominent: a big figure in the peace movement. 8. Of great significance; momentous: a big decision; a big victory. 9. Informal. Widely liked, used, or practiced; popular: “For public opinion... has grown harsh and yuppie-bashing is big” (Sally Jacobs). 10. Informal. Self-important; cocky: You're too big for your own good. 11. Loud and firm; resounding: a big voice. 12. Bountiful; generous: had a big heart.adv. 1. In a pretentious or boastful way: talked big about the new job. 2. Informal. a. With considerable success: made it big with their recent best-selling album. b. In a thorough or unmistakable way; emphatically: failed big at the box office.Idiom:big on Enthusiastic about; partial to: “The Japanese are big on ranking things and deciding which is Number One” (James Fallows). [Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin.] bigʹgish adj.bigʹly adv.bigʹness n.
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