Definition of big
bigger;
biggest
1 a
obsolete
: of great strength
- Sir Launcelot was big and strong again.
- —Thomas Malory
b
: of great force
- a big storm
2 a
: large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent
- a big house
- a big fleet
b
: operating on a large scale
- big government
3 a
: pregnant;
especially
: nearly ready to give birth
- big with child
b
: full to bursting : swelling
- big with rage
c
of the voice
: full and resonant
4 a
: chief, preeminent
- the big issue of the campaign
b
: outstandingly worthy or able
- a truly big man
c
: of great importance or significance
- the big moment
d
: imposing, pretentious
- using big words
- big talk
e
: magnanimous, generous
- was big about it
5
informal
: more advanced in age : older
- my big brother
- His teachers all told me he was excited about riding the bus, feeling like a big boy now.
- —Laurie Frey
6 a
: filled with or characterized by enthusiasm and interest
- I'm a big fan of soy foods but urge you to choose them wisely.
- —Andrew Weil
- My mother is a big baker, and so was my grandmother …
- —Melissa Parks
- I'm not a big shopper, so for me to actually like a store is really saying something.
- —Matt Cameron
b
: expressed in an enthusiastic or unrestrained way : hearty
- greeted me with a big hug
7
: popular
- soft drinks are very big in Mexico
- —Russ Leadabrand
8
: full-bodied and flavorful
—used of wine
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bigly
adverb
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bigness
noun
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big on
: strongly favoring or liking;
also
: noted for
- she is big on blushing
- —Arnold Hano
