voluminous
adjective
vo·lu·mi·nous
və-ˈlü-mə-nəs 
1
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
Examples of voluminous in a Sentence
the building's high ceilings and voluminous spaces
a writer of voluminous output
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During an outing in Los Angeles, the actress styled polished slacks with a voluminous black sweater for an outfit that was simple, sophisticated, and totally stylish.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
But it’s filled with details about those years, ranging from voluminous medical setbacks to some great Keith Moon stories — and no shortage of gratitude.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Instead of a blunt, straight-across bob like her 2023 cut, this one was cut with soft layers for motion and movement, with an easy, breezy silhouette that could be styled ultra-sleek or in a voluminous blowout, but can still be pulled up in a bun or ponytail.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025
Instead of a sharp line, this imparts more of a shadow, mimicking the shadow of a naturally voluminous lip.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
But it’s filled with details about those years, ranging from voluminous medical setbacks to some great Keith Moon stories — and no shortage of gratitude.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Instead of a blunt, straight-across bob like her 2023 cut, this one was cut with soft layers for motion and movement, with an easy, breezy silhouette that could be styled ultra-sleek or in a voluminous blowout, but can still be pulled up in a bun or ponytail.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025
Instead of a sharp line, this imparts more of a shadow, mimicking the shadow of a naturally voluminous lip.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for voluminous
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“Voluminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voluminous. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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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
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