What is another word for bigger?

Common synonyms for bigger include expectant, giving, crowing, bountiful, fullgrown.

What is the opposite of bigger?

Antonyms of bigger include smaller, lesser, diminutive, minuscule, tiny.

Synonyms for

Bigger

Verb / ˈbɪgɜ: / Another word for bigger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

comparative adjective meaning larger in size or quantity than something else

Synonyms & similar words

expectant giving crowing bountiful fullgrown liberal magnanimous great fullygrown cockahoop vainglorious grown bragging braggy enceinte bounteous heavy selfaggrandising little boastful withchild bad freehanded grownup openhanded larger greater more expanded amplified augmented enhanced extended higher superior heavier grander taller longer wider deeper thicker stronger bulkier massive

Synonyms by register

Formal

larger greater more substantial more considerable

Informal

bigger larger more heftier

Literary

amplified magnified expanded

Antonyms

smaller lesser diminutive minuscule tiny petite

Common collocations

much bigger
bigger than
bigger and better
bigger picture
bigger impact
bigger challenge
bigger problem
bigger than life

Word family

adjective big

adverb bigly

Usage note

Bigger is the comparative form of 'big'. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using 'more bigger' as it is grammatically incorrect.