Voluminously: meaning, definitions and examples

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voluminously

 

[ vəˈluːmɪnəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Voluminously refers to something being done in a large, ample, or plentiful manner. It can describe the way a person speaks, writes, or presents information, often indicating that it is extensive or overflowing with detail. This term is commonly used in literary or rhetorical contexts to emphasize the richness of content. For example, a voluminous speech may contain many elaborate ideas and insights.

Synonyms

abundantly, copiously, extensively, generously

Examples of usage

  • The author wrote voluminously about her travels.
  • He spoke voluminously at the conference.
  • The report was prepared voluminously to ensure thoroughness.

Translations

Translations of the word "voluminously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voluminosamente

🇮🇳 विशालता से

🇩🇪 voluminös

🇮🇩 voluminously

🇺🇦 об'ємно

🇵🇱 obszernie

🇯🇵 ボリュームたっぷりに

🇫🇷 volumineusement

🇪🇸 voluminosa

🇹🇷 hacimli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 부피 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل ضخم

🇨🇿 objemově

🇸🇰 objemne

🇨🇳 大量地

🇸🇮 obsežno

🇮🇸 rúmlega

🇰🇿 көлемді түрде

🇬🇪 მომატებით

🇦🇿 həcmlə

🇲🇽 voluminosa

Word origin

The word 'voluminously' is derived from the adjective 'voluminous', which has its roots in the Latin word 'volumen', meaning 'a roll or scroll of writing'. The term was adopted in English during the late 16th century to describe something having great volume or bulk. Its adverbial form, 'voluminously', emerged to convey the manner in which actions or descriptions filled a significant space, either physically or metaphorically. Over the centuries, 'voluminously' has been used in various literary and academic contexts to illustrate the intricacies and depth of discourse. The evolution of the word reflects a shift from a focus on physical presence to encapsulating the richness of expression and the abundance of ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,442, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.