voluminous

adjective

və-ˈlü-mə-nəs How to pronounce voluminous (audio)
Definition of voluminousnext
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind decorating tips to help make voluminous rooms feel cozy

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Recent Examples of voluminous That growing self-possession becomes visual in the film’s party scene, where Miriam arrives in a voluminous yellow-green dress that immediately separates her from the room around her. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 The barely-there brows are paired with voluminous hair, allowing hairstylist Adir Abergel and makeup artist Fulvia Farolfi to work together on a vision that provided much of the cover’s visual drama. — Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026 Joe Keery As Stranger Things’ Steve Harrington, Joe Keery became known for his character’s particularly voluminous hairstyle, which resulted in one very strange request. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026 His voluminous oeuvre is laser-focused on exploring the idea of the inner freak. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voluminous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voluminous
  1. large
  2. substantial
  3. sizable
  4. considerable
  5. oversize
  6. big
  7. huge
  8. vast
Adjective
  • To study dark energy, Roman will measure how gravity bends light across large cosmic distances — creating a 3D map of dark matter in the process.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In 2022, Cuban founded Cost Plus Drugs, a website created to sell generic medication at a lower price than most large pharmacies.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • The Potential Downsides Not everyone can slot a substantial breakfast and half an hour of cardio into a hectic morning.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dred Scott, decided in 1857, was the Court’s first use of horizontal review since Marbury and its first substantial use of the power ever.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Eleven million sales in America, countless radio spins and nearly a billion Spotify streams, and the copyright is Parton’s alone, bringing in millions of dollars on its own as a sizable piece of the icon’s expansive business empire.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The interest charges alone can consume a sizable share of the monthly credit card payments, especially now that card rates are averaging over 22%.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • Long-term concessions give foreign companies considerable influence over critical infrastructure.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • With the excitement will come considerable outside expectations he’s never experienced — some of Sumrall’s own making.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • Emtek hardware, a custom range hood and JennAir appliances round out the functional upgrades, while oversized pendant lights and mixed-metal fixtures add a designer layer.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At night, the lighting turns the wings into a moving field of color while bursts of fire give the dragon the kind of oversized entrance Burning Man was made for.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of oversize
Adjective
  • If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Check the numbers, look for flexible options, and keep the bigger vision alive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Golden Tempo, meanwhile, assumed his position near the back of the field as his deep closing style has delivered huge glory in the past.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At least 788 people have been killed in Nepal following huge torrents along the Nepal-China border on Wednesday, according to local police.
    — Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of huge
Adjective
  • South Florida’s vast Caribbean diaspora knows that consuls general come and go.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Dark matter and dark energy, also not yet directly observed, together are the source of the vast majority of energy in the universe, but their physical natures are unknown.
    — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of vast

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“Voluminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluminous. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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