Voluminous: meaning, definitions and examples

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voluminous

 

[ vษ™หˆluหmษชnษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing something

Having great volume, fullness, size, or number. Extensive in range or scope. Large in size; bulky.

Synonyms

ample, bulky, extensive, large, spacious.

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Word Description / Examples
voluminous

Describes something that is very large or contains a lot of material. Often used for objects or text.

  • She wore a voluminous dress for the party
  • The library has a voluminous collection of books
large

A general term for something of bigger size or quantity. Applicable to various contexts.

  • They live in a large house
  • The dessert was served in a large portion
extensive

Describes something large in size, amount, or scope. Often used for coverage or studies.

  • The park has extensive walking trails
  • They conducted an extensive survey to gather data
bulky

Refers to something large and heavy, often awkward to carry or handle.

  • The bulky package was difficult to move
  • She found the old TV too bulky to keep in her small apartment
ample

Indicates more than enough or plenty of something. Can refer to space, time, or resources.

  • There is ample room for everyone in the car
  • We have ample evidence to support our theory
spacious

Indicates a lot of space or room, often used for interiors or environments.

  • The apartment is very spacious and bright
  • They enjoy hosting parties in their spacious backyard

Examples of usage

  • The professor gave us a voluminous assignment that will take weeks to complete.
  • Her voluminous hair cascaded down her back.
  • The library had a voluminous collection of rare books.
  • The author's voluminous research on the topic was evident in the detailed footnotes.
  • Despite its voluminous packaging, the product was surprisingly lightweight.

Translations

Translations of the word "voluminous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น volumoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช voluminรถs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bervolume

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑ'ั”ะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ objฤ™toล›ciowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใ•ใฐใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท volumineux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voluminoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hacimli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํ”ผ๊ฐ€ ํฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฎู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ objemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ objemnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคšๅท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obseลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบmmikill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะปะตะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™cmli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voluminoso

Etymology

The word 'voluminous' originates from the Latin word 'voluminosus', meaning 'full of wind or air'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe something with great volume or size. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to represent large, extensive, or bulky objects.

See also: volumes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,535, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.