having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; the substantial world; a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical; most ponderous and substantial things- Shakespeare
fairly large; won by a substantial margin
[ Syn: significant ]
having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; substantial equivalents
[ Syn: substantive ]
providing abundant nourishment; a hearty meal; good solid food; ate a substantial breakfast; four square meals a day
[ Syn: hearty , satisfying , solid , square ]
of good quality and condition; solidly built; a solid foundation; several substantial timber buildings