voluminous

adjective

vo·​lu·​mi·​nous və-ˈlü-mə-nəs 

1

a

: having or marked by great volume or bulk : large

long voluminous tresses

also : full

a voluminous skirt

b

: numerous

trying to keep track of voluminous slips of paper

2

a

: filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes

a voluminous literature on the subject

b

: writing or speaking much or at great length

a voluminous correspondent

3

: consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions : winding

voluminously adverb

voluminousness noun

Synonyms of voluminous

• large
• substantial
• sizable
• considerable
• oversize
• big
• huge
• vast
• great
• handsome

Examples of voluminous in a Sentence

the building's high ceilings and voluminous spaces

a writer of voluminous output

Recent Examples on the Web

Bosse’s glossy black hair was styled into a voluminous updo by frequent collaborator and hairstylist Tristan DeMarcus, who used loose face-framing money pieces to complete the look. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Classic pearls can soften a voluminous silhouette, while a cathedral-length veil dials up the drama. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Styling her long black hair in voluminous ringlets, the 8-year-old finished off her look with a taupe shirt and matching lace-up suede boots. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026

Stairs lead up to a voluminous great room that combines the living, dining, and kitchen areas under vaulted ceilings. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin voluminosus, from Latin volumin-, volumen

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for voluminous

• albuminous
• aluminous
• bituminous
• leguminous
• luminous
• numinous
• subbituminous

Kids Definition

voluminous

adjective

vo·​lu·​mi·​nous və-ˈlü-mə-nəs 

1

a

: having or marked by great volume or bulk : large

a voluminous discharge of lava

b

: full sense 3b

voluminous curtains

2

: filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes

voluminous research

voluminously adverb

voluminousness noun