Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being large in size: The physical property of having dimensions that are great in extent or magnitude.
   • The quality of being extensive in scope, range, or importance: The state of covering a wide area or having significant influence or comprehensiveness.
   • (Archaic) The quality of being generous or liberal in giving: Magnanimity, liberality.

Examples of Usage

• Referring to physical size:

  • The largeness of the cathedral was awe-inspiring.
  • She was surprised by the largeness of the portions served at the restaurant.

• Referring to scope or importance:

  • The largeness of his vision for the company impressed the investors.
  • We must consider the problem in all its largeness and complexity.

• (Archaic) Referring to generosity:

  • He was known for the largeness of his heart and his charitable deeds.

Advanced Usage

• "of unimaginable largeness": Used to describe something so vast in scale or consequence that it is difficult to comprehend.
  • The project's potential impact was of unimaginable largeness.

Variants and Related Words

• Large (adj): Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity.
  • They live in a large house.
• Enlarge (verb): To make or become larger or more extensive.
  • They decided to enlarge the kitchen.
• Enlargement (noun): The action or state of enlarging or being enlarged.
  • The plan shows the enlargement of the building.

Synonyms

• Size: The relative extent of something; a thing's overall dimensions or magnitude.
• Bigness: The quality of being big (similar to largeness, but sometimes less formal).
• Greatness: The quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent in degree, size, or importance.
• Breadth: Wide range or extent, especially of knowledge, experience, or scope.
• Expansiveness: The quality of covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensiveness.
• Magnitude: The great size or extent of something.
• (Archaic) Magnanimity: Generosity of spirit; nobility.

Antonyms

• Smallness: The quality of being small in size, number, or importance.
• Narrowness: Limited extent, scope, or outlook.
• Petitness: Insignificance; concern with trivial matters.

Related Phrases

• A largeness of spirit: A phrase describing a generous, forgiving, and understanding nature.
  • He accepted the criticism with a largeness of spirit that was admirable.

Noun

1. the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
2. the property of having a relatively great size
3. large or extensive in breadth or importance or comprehensiveness
   • the might have repercussions of unimaginable largeness
   • the very extensiveness of his power was a temptation to abuse it
4. the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
   • a teacher must have a breadth of knowledge of the subject
   • a man distinguished by the largeness and scope of his views