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

That lineup goes also emphasizes eveningwear, with sculptural minidresses, floor-length gowns, voluminous skirts, metallic accents, sequins and embellished shoes and accessories. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

The actor-singer-host extraordinaire wore her red hair in a voluminous Marilyn-style bob styled in soft curls. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Double doors open into a voluminous marble entrance gallery with a sculptural floating staircase. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Maya and Hutson both donned custom Prada ensembles, with Maya wearing an elegant wedding dress with a boat neckline and voluminous skirt, and Hutson sporting a classic tuxedo. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 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