voluminous

adjective vo·lu·mi·nous \ və-ˈlü-mə-nəs \

Definition of voluminous

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

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voluminously

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voluminousness

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Examples of voluminous in a Sentence

the building's high ceilings and voluminous spaces
a writer of voluminous output

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By brushing all that heft forward, the cut becomes more voluminous, drawing the eyes to the angles of the star's jaw rather than contributing to an overall roundness.

— hannah morrill, Allure, "The 9 Best Haircuts for Round Faces, According to a Pro Stylist," 11 Sep. 2017
According to Luke, which including material about his voluminous session and solo career as well as his life in general.

— gary graff, Billboard, "Toto Shares New Song 'Alone,' Talks Being 'The Antithesis of Cool'," 15 Nov. 2017
The ruffles, floral embroidery and voluminous sheer sleeves of her navy blouse add a feminine and romantic feel to her already chic ensemble.

— kami phillips, PEOPLE.com, "Trend to Try: The Best Head-to-Toe Navy Looks Under $100," 12 Oct. 2017
Trump sensed that on stage Friday night in Alabama, and before that through his voluminous watching of cable news, and then doubled- and tripled-down.

— zeke j miller, Time, "Why President Trump Picked a Fight with Athletes," 25 Sep. 2017
Newsweek has learned that the files are twice as voluminous as previously estimated.

— jefferson morley, Newsweek, "Donald Trump and the Kennedy Assassination: America’s Most Powerful Conspiracy Theorist Will Decide Fate of Secret JFK Trove," 21 June 2017
Adams, however, has become the not-so-guilty pleasure of historians, who delight in his voluminous and vivid paper trail.

— alan taylor, WSJ, "Review: Adams and Jefferson, Two ‘Friends Divided’," 20 Oct. 2017
Since then, lip fillers have continued to gain popularity, prompting influencers, bloggers, and editors alike, to try out life in the temporarily voluminous-lipped lane.

— kaleigh fasanella, Allure, "Everything to Know About the Cupid's Bow Lip Filler Technique," 20 Oct. 2017
The dress in question was an effervescent and ethereal princess-style white tulle gown that featured a structured top and a voluminous, light green embroidered bottom.

— melissa minton, Glamour, "Jenna Dewan Tatum Wore a Sheer Dress, and Channing Tatum Couldn't Take His Eyes Off Her," 19 Sep. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of voluminous

Late Latin voluminosus, from Latin volumin-, volumen

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VOLUMINOUS Defined for English Language Learners

voluminous

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Definition of voluminous for English Language Learners

: very large : containing a lot of space
of clothing : using large amounts of fabric : very full
: having very many words or pages

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voluminous

adjective vo·lu·mi·nous \ və-ˈlü-mə-nəs \

Definition of voluminous for Students

1 : of great size or amount : large

a voluminous stamp collection

2 : ¹full 5

a voluminous robe

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