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Hefty vs Sizeable - What's the difference?

hefty | sizeable | Related terms |

Hefty is a related term of sizeable.


As adjectives the difference between hefty and sizeable

is that hefty is heavy while sizeable is fairly large.

hefty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • heavy
    • She carries a hefty backpack full of books.
  • strong, bulky
    • They use some hefty bolts to hold up road signs.
  • (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.
    • He was a tall, hefty man.
  • impressive, mighty

    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "hefty" is often applied: price tag, premium, profit, price, penalty, fine, portion, salary, gain, increase, amount, sum, check, fee.

    sizeable

    English

    Alternative forms

    * sizable

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • fairly large