CAVERNOUS Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

cavernous

adjective

Definition of cavernous

as in gigantic

of a building or room resembling a cave in spaciousness; very significant in size We toured the cavernous airplane hangar. The dance was held in a cavernous hall. a cavernous auditorium

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Recent Examples of cavernous Waiters were starting to pick up salad plates inside the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom when a gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint outside. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Matt’s full transformation into Clayface — the true towering form with gaping mouth and deep, cavernous eyes — will be saved as a surprise for theaters. — Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 Its cavernous cabin and ultra-refined interior create an ambiance that's nearly impossible to top, even in a segment that hosts luxury legends from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The cavernous inside There’s plenty of passenger room, and the front seats offer great comfort and outstanding massage functions. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cavernous

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Musk was asked several times about the prospects for the gigantic Starship rocket that is key to SpaceX realizing his ambitions.

— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
While SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink, remains the company's key revenue driver, the group's gigantic AI capex spend is unnerving investors, helping to drag the stock price lower in Wednesday's session.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of gigantic

Adjective

India is another huge buyer, Jungman said, accounting for about a quarter of exports, while European countries like Spain and the Netherlands are also in the mix.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Solo Sikoa received a huge face reaction in his tag team victory, while Nick Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown GM despite a loss to Gunther.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

Its brightest stars form a large cross, often called the Northern Cross, with Deneb marking the top and colorful double-star Albireo the base.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

The massive fire, which brought more than 300 firefighters to the scene, was finally put out by Wednesday evening.

— Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
As a senior leader or mid-level executive tired of the grind, consider the massive opportunity hiding in plain sight.

— Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of massive

Adjective

The frankly enormous soaking tub in black-and-white tile and equally capacious steam shower share the room, though the toilet sits in a private water closet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
That mind is a model, an enormous statistical object assembled by feeding it a quantity of text and images nobody has ever fully itemized.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of enormous

Adjective

One such is Japan’s Santec Holdings, a maker of optical testing gear much in demand in AI data centers that use fiber-optic cables to transmit vast quantities of data.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Roughly 11,000 square feet across two levels showcases high ceilings and vast walls of glass offering sweeping mountain and ocean views.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vast

Adjective

Solar eclipses occur during the monthly new moon phase, when the lunar disk passes directly between the sun and Earth in its slightly lopsided orbit, casting its colossal shadow over a swathe of our planet's surface.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Behind the colossal range is a stunning Moroccan-style backsplash made with deep green and white tiles.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of colossal

Adjective

For decades, scientists have been recovering bits and pieces of mammoth tusks, bones, teeth and hair.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
In an interview, Stitt discussed the dust-up with Trump, warned against efforts to federalize elections, and expressed concern that a mammoth federal government has contributed to the country's tense political climate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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