voluminous

adjective

vo·​lu·​mi·​nous və-ˈlü-mə-nəs How to pronounce voluminous (audio)
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1
a
: having or marked by great volume or bulk : large
long voluminous tresses
also : full
a voluminous skirt
b
: numerous
trying to keep track of voluminous slips of paper
2
a
: filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes
a voluminous literature on the subject
b
: writing or speaking much or at great length
a voluminous correspondent
3
: consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions : winding
voluminously adverb
voluminousness noun

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Examples of voluminous in a Sentence

the building's high ceilings and voluminous spaces a writer of voluminous output
Recent Examples on the Web Her black gown designed by Sophie Couture featured a voluminous waist covered in black feathers with a strapless top to even out the proportions. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 May 2024 Our tester said that this product added an extra oomph to her look, leaving her fine, straight hair looking voluminous and smooth without any extra weight. —Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for voluminous 

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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin voluminosus, from Latin volumin-, volumen

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of voluminous was in 1611

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voluminous

adjective
vo·​lu·​mi·​nous və-ˈlü-mə-nəs How to pronounce voluminous (audio)
1
a
: having or marked by great volume or bulk : large
a voluminous discharge of lava
b
: full sense 3b
voluminous curtains
2
: filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes
voluminous research
voluminously adverb
voluminousness noun

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