“substantial”

Definitions

• adjective

  of considerable importance, size, or worth

  Synonyms: significant, absolute, abundant, actual, adequate, affluent, allegorical, ample, appreciable, ascendant, associational, authentic

  • Example:“… won by a substantial margin”

• adjective

  of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something

  Synonyms: substantive

  • Example:“a substantial argument”

• adjective

  having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

  Synonyms: real, material

  Antonyms: insubstantial

  • Example:“the substantial world”
  • Example:“a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical”

• adjective

  providing abundant nourishment

  Synonyms: hearty, satisfying, solid, square

  • Example:“a hearty meal”
  • Example:“good solid food”

• adjective

  of good quality and condition; solidly built

  Synonyms: solid, strong

  • Example:“a solid foundation”
  • Example:“several substantial timber buildings”

• adjective

  having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

  Synonyms: affluent, flush, loaded, moneyed, wealthy

  • Example:“an affluent banker”
  • Example:“a speculator flush with cash”