Synonyms for

Biggest

/ ˈbɪgʌst / Another word for biggest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

freehanded openhanded prominent liberal expectant gravid bountiful large giving braggy grownup swelled adult heavy handsome braggart grown little boastful bad bighearted bragging crowing bounteous enceinte largest greatest highest maximum supreme ultimate paramount principal substantial etc.

Synonyms by register

Formal

largest greatest maximum principal

Informal

huger ginormous massive whopping

Literary

mightiest grandest loftiest

Antonyms

smallest tiny minuscule itty-bitty microscopic puny

Common collocations

  • biggest challenge
  • biggest problem
  • biggest fear
  • biggest surprise
  • biggest impact
  • biggest asset
  • biggest difference

Word family

noun bigness
adjective big
adverb biggest

Usage note

Biggest is the superlative form of 'big'. While commonly used, more formal contexts might prefer 'largest' or 'greatest'.

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Example sentences

  1. 1. The biggest elephant at the zoo was so huge that it could barely fit in its enclosure.
  2. 2. My sister has the biggest collection of dolls I have ever seen.
  3. 3. The biggest challenge for me is to finish my homework on time.
  4. 4. The biggest pizza in town is so big that it requires two people to carry it.
  5. 5. The biggest wave I ever surfed was almost as tall as a two-story building.

Quotes

  • 1. "In the end, it's not the biggest or strongest animals that survive, but the ones that are most adaptable to change." - Charles Darwin
  • 2. "The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams." - Oprah Winfrey
  • 3. "The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement." - Helmut Schmidt

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