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voluminous

voluminous

13 7.0
Very large in size or amount, taking a lot of space
  • adjective
  • /vəˈluːmɪnəs/
translation icon : voluminoso
  • The library has a voluminous collection of ancient manuscripts that attracts scholars from around the world.
  • voluminous literature
  • voluminous information
  • voluminous reports

It's just such a buildable, voluminous, lengthening mascara.

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Examples

  • And while the research and data were voluminous, the conclusions were relatively simple.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Their studies will eventually become part of the voluminous legacy of deep-sea research.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Especially one with such voluminous hair.

  • And it was from here also that he wrote voluminous letters to friends seeking knowledge about politics.

  • The Canada Shipping Act is a voluminous statute that regulates the business of shipping in Canada.

    Academic text (1992)
  • One way or the other, his once voluminous exchanges with Mrs. Swanson dwindled to almost nothing.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • A year or two ago, the Brookings Institute, professional pundits, made a voluminous survey of New Hampshire.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The data on inefficient production in the Arab world are too voluminous to rehearse.

    Academic text (1995)
  • His clothes were plain but functional: a voluminous white shirt, plain vest, and breeches.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Gay/Lesbian Almanac: A New Documentary is another voluminous collection of documents edited by Katz.

    Academic text (1995)

Synonyms

large
vsvoluminous
1.0

Bigger than average in size, number, or amount

is more forceful, stressing very full magnitude or extent
huge
vsvoluminous
1.0

Very large in size, amount, or degree

leans more toward general fullness and wide extent
enormous
vsvoluminous
842 2.1

Very large in size, amount, or effect

is even more emphatic, stressing great fullness or extent
substantial
vsvoluminous
394 5.0

Large in amount, size, or importance

is more about sheer volume and wide extent
extensive
vsvoluminous
330 4.1

Large in amount, range, or area

is similar but emphasizes fullness and bulk over scope
considerable
vsvoluminous
305 4.6

Large in size or amount

is stronger, stressing very full size or extent
massive
vsvoluminous
236 3.1

Very large and heavy

focuses more on overall fullness and large amount
ample
vsvoluminous
104 3.7

More than enough for what is needed

leans toward broad fullness rather than mere sufficiency
sizable
vsvoluminous
  • US
64 3.7

Quite large in size or amount

is larger in degree, stressing extensive fullness
hefty
vsvoluminous
45 4.1

Being large in amount and often expensive

is more expansive, pointing to wide fullness or volume
humongous
vsvoluminous
  • Informal
37 3.6

Very large in size, much bigger than normal

is slightly more neutral, focusing on full size or amount
expansive
vsvoluminous
26 5.4

Very large and wide, often used for places or plans

focuses more on overall volume and packed fullness
monstrous
vsvoluminous
21 4.5

Very large in size or amount, much bigger than normal

is more neutral, noting great size without shock
gargantuan
vsvoluminous
19 7.3

Very large, much bigger than usual

is similar but highlights overall fullness and volume
copious
vsvoluminous
19 6.8

Large in amount or number, like rain and notes

refers more to overall size or fullness than production amount

Antonyms

60 1.0

Thin and with little body fat

2 1.1

A clothing size for people who are not large

How Voluminous

huge
1.0
voluminous
13 7.0
bulky
35 2.3
ample
104 3.7
moderate
415 3.3

Surface Forms

voluminous positive
voluminously comparative
voluminousness superlative

Morphology

voluminous = volume (transparent) = volume + ous

The adjective is a regular derivation from the noun 'volume' with the productive suffix '-ous', so the meaning 'having great size or capacity' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Voluminous comes from volume, which once meant a 'roll' of pages or a book. Because a book with many pages is large, voluminous now means 'very large' or 'full in size or amount'.