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
Examples of voluminous in a Sentence
the building's high ceilings and voluminous spaces
a writer of voluminous output
Recent Examples on the Web
After a two-year hiatus from the event, Gaga returned wearing a voluminous hot pink caped gown with an extra-long train.
—
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The voluminous space features a grand piano and ample seating and has custom Bernhardt millwork along the walls.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
According to a study by experts at All Things Hair, women with coily hair — a type of curly hair that is super voluminous — face more difficulty finding products that cater to them.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Titles from their voluminous telenovela and fiction series catalogue travel all over the world thanks to Onza Distribution.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
This winter, the thinner, less voluminous ice apparently was able to spread out and cover more territory than in some previous years.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2024
As shakes are often not as voluminous as whole foods, kids may be able to drink larger quantities.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Josephs asked the court that Grossman’s sentencing be moved to June 10, saying his partner, James Spertus, would be handling a motion for a new trial and needed time to review the voluminous court record.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
These work together to make your baked goods tender and voluminous.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
The voluminous space features a grand piano and ample seating and has custom Bernhardt millwork along the walls.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
According to a study by experts at All Things Hair, women with coily hair — a type of curly hair that is super voluminous — face more difficulty finding products that cater to them.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Titles from their voluminous telenovela and fiction series catalogue travel all over the world thanks to Onza Distribution.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
This winter, the thinner, less voluminous ice apparently was able to spread out and cover more territory than in some previous years.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2024
As shakes are often not as voluminous as whole foods, kids may be able to drink larger quantities.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Josephs asked the court that Grossman’s sentencing be moved to June 10, saying his partner, James Spertus, would be handling a motion for a new trial and needed time to review the voluminous court record.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
These work together to make your baked goods tender and voluminous.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'voluminous.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near voluminous
Cite this Entry
“Voluminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voluminous. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share