substantial
adjective
1. of considerable importance, size, or worth
- won by a substantial margin
Similar word(s): considerable, significant
2. of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
- a substantial argument
Similar word(s): essential, substantive
3. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
- the substantial world
- a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
- The wind was violent and felt substantial enough to lean against
Similar word(s): material, material, real
4. providing abundant nourishment
- ate a substantial breakfast
Similar word(s): wholesome, hearty, satisfying, solid, square
5. of good quality and condition; solidly built
- several substantial timber buildings
Similar word(s): sound, solid, strong
6. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
- a substantial family
Similar word(s): rich, affluent, flush, loaded, moneyed, wealthy
Sentences with substantial as an adjective:
- A substantial amount of people in this buliding
noun
1. Anything having substance; an essential part.