Synonyms for

Substantial

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

Definition

Substantial means something that is large in size, amount, or importance.

Synonyms & similar words

real substantive hearty insubstantial solid satisfying square significant material strong significant considerable ample hefty plentiful substantive weighty important extensive massive substantialistic solid voluminous big great generous meaty full large bountiful

Synonyms by register

Formal

considerable significant appreciable sizable

Informal

big large hefty plenty

Literary

copious ample vast

Antonyms

insubstantial slight minor trifling negligible unimportant paltry

Common collocations

  • substantial amount
  • substantial progress
  • substantial evidence
  • substantial meal
  • substantial investment
  • substantial increase
  • substantial part

Word family

noun substance
adverb substantially

Usage note

Often used to describe something of considerable size, importance, or worth. Can also refer to something solid or real, as opposed to imaginary or ephemeral.

Example sentences

  1. The tree in my backyard is so substantial that it shades my entire house.
  2. I need a substantial amount of money to buy a new car.
  3. The evidence against the suspect was substantial enough to convict him.
  4. The meal at the restaurant was very substantial and left me feeling full.
  5. The company's profits were substantial this year.

Quotes

  • The difference between a mountain and a molehill is your perspective. - Al Neuharth
  • Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling. - Margaret Lee Runbeck
  • All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of yesterday. - Indian Proverb

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