largeness

/ˈlɑːdʒnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɑːrdʒnəs/ (ame, ipa)

largeness — noun

1. the state of having more physical size or a greater amount than usual.

1.名詞C1
釋義

the state of having more physical size or a greater amount than usual.

例句

Yan was shocked by the largeness of the fish in the bucket.

the largeness of + physical object

The largeness of Baraka's class meant the teacher needed two assistants.

the largeness of + group size

同義詞
  • size

    the usual everyday word; less formal and more general than largeness

  • bulk

    focuses on physical mass or the space something takes up

  • magnitude

    more formal; often used for very great size or amount

反義詞
  • smallness

    the opposite state of being small in size or amount

  • slightness

    suggests a noticeably low amount or very limited size

文法句型

the largeness of [noun phrase]

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of' and more common in formal description than in everyday speech. In casual English, speakers often prefer size, amount, or say that something is very large.

常見錯誤

❌The large of the room surprised us.
✅The largeness of the room surprised us.
💡'large' is an adjective; 'largeness' is the noun needed after 'the'.

2. the quality of covering many different subjects, people, or things.

2.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of covering many different subjects, people, or things.

例句

Nadia valued the largeness of the museum collection, from coins to farm tools.

the largeness of + collection with many types

Ravindra admired the largeness of the course, which covered art, law, and science.

the largeness of + course coverage

同義詞
  • breadth

    the closest formal alternative for wide range or coverage

  • scope

    often used for the reach or limits of an activity, plan, or discussion

  • range

    emphasises the variety of items or topics included

反義詞

文法句型

the largeness of [collection/course/list]

用法筆記

This sense is about range or coverage, not physical size. It is most natural in formal writing about collections, plans, courses, or public events.

常見錯誤

❌The largeness of the table impressed me.
✅The breadth of the discussion impressed me.
💡this sense is about wide coverage, not a physically big object.

3. the quality of speaking or behaving as if you are more important than you really

3.名詞C2
釋義

the quality of speaking or behaving as if you are more important than you really are.

例句

Lukas laughed at the largeness of the winner's grand speech after the school play.

the largeness of + self-important speech

Haruto disliked the largeness in the host's grand way of greeting everyone.

largeness in + someone's manner

同義詞
  • pompousness

    the most direct modern word for over-important style or behaviour

  • pretentiousness

    emphasises trying to seem more impressive than you really are

  • grandiosity

    stronger and often suggests unrealistically grand claims

反義詞
  • humility

    the opposite quality of not acting self-important

  • plainness

    simple, unshowy manner or style

文法句型

the largeness of [speech/manner/promises]

largeness in [someone's] manner

用法筆記

Usually found in literary or critical writing about speech, behaviour, or style. It is an old-fashioned formal word and often carries a negative judgement.

常見錯誤

❌The largeness of the hall was annoying.
✅The largeness of his manner was annoying.
💡this sense describes pompous behaviour, not physical size.