Voluminous: meaning, definitions and examples
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voluminous
[ vษหluหmษชnษs ]
describing something
Having great volume, fullness, size, or number. Extensive in range or scope. Large in size; bulky.
Synonyms
ample, bulky, extensive, large, spacious.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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voluminous |
Describes something that is very large or contains a lot of material. Often used for objects or text.
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large |
A general term for something of bigger size or quantity. Applicable to various contexts.
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extensive |
Describes something large in size, amount, or scope. Often used for coverage or studies.
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bulky |
Refers to something large and heavy, often awkward to carry or handle.
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ample |
Indicates more than enough or plenty of something. Can refer to space, time, or resources.
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spacious |
Indicates a lot of space or room, often used for interiors or environments.
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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:
๐ต๐น volumoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช voluminรถs
๐ฎ๐ฉ bervolume
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑ'ัะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ objฤtoลciowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฐใ
๐ซ๐ท volumineux
๐ช๐ธ voluminoso
๐น๐ท hacimli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํผ๊ฐ ํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ objemnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ objemnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅคๅท็
๐ธ๐ฎ obseลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ rรบmmikill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะปะตะผะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแฃแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษcmli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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