Voluminous: meaning, definitions and examples

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voluminous

 

[ vəˈluːmɪnəs ]

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

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:

🇵🇹 volumoso

🇮🇳 विशाल

🇩🇪 voluminös

🇮🇩 bervolume

🇺🇦 об'ємний

🇵🇱 objętościowy

🇯🇵 かさばる

🇫🇷 volumineux

🇪🇸 voluminoso

🇹🇷 hacimli

🇰🇷 부피가 큰

🇸🇦 ضخم

🇨🇿 objemný

🇸🇰 objemný

🇨🇳 多卷的

🇸🇮 obsežen

🇮🇸 rúmmikill

🇰🇿 көлемді

🇬🇪 მოცულობითი

🇦🇿 həcmli

🇲🇽 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.