n.
Pronunciation: ' lärj
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: larg · er ; larg · est
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, broad, wide, generous, from Latin largus generous, plentiful
Date: 12th century
1 obsolete : LAVISH
2 obsolete a : AMPLE , ABUNDANT b : EXTENSIVE , BROAD
3 a : having more than usual capacity or scope : COMPREHENSIVE <take the large view> <will take a larger role in the negotiations> b : POWERFUL , FORCEFUL c : very successful or popular <a large rock band>
4 a : exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : BIG b : dealing in great numbers or quantities <a large and highly profitable business>
5 obsolete a of language or expression : COARSE , VULGAR b : lax in conduct : LOOSE
6 of a wind : FAVORABLE
7 : EXTRAVAGANT , BOASTFUL < large talk>
– large · ness noun
– larg · ish \ ' lär-jish \ adjective