VOLUMINOUS Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

voluminous

adjective

və-ˈlü-mə-nəs

Definition of voluminous

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 The beaming royal styled her chestnut brown hair in voluminous curls and accessorized with gold earrings and a gold chain link necklace. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Hadid was seen in New York City with her long, blonde hair styled in a voluminous blowout that spilled over her shoulders. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026 The structured denim helps the barrel shape hold its form without looking too voluminous. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 Just like the Grammy winner’s pants, their voluminous fabric billows around the legs, transforming any fall outfit into an elegant silhouette. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voluminous

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Adjective

Ownership wants a salary cap to give clubs long-term certainty over their largest cost.

— Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Growth in the world’s second-largest economy softened to its slowest in more than three years in the second quarter, as a multiyear property downturn continued to depress consumer demand and investment in real estate and infrastructure.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

In April 1996, Ted was arrested at his Montana cabin where authorities found substantial evidence that linked him to the bombings.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
The one-mile round-trip route involves a substantial number of stairs, but the payoff is a stunning waterfall.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

In addition to couture, the designer has created a sizable bridal business through her gowns.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
With a solid Intel Core 7 processor, everyday productivity tasks will run smoothly, and the sizable screen is great for video streaming.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Fall’s brisk weather brings with it the promise of cozy knitwear, cashmere socks, and roaring fires—perhaps the only downside is that the grey skies exacerbate the our considerable vitamin D deficiency.

— Violet Hayward, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
SpaceX has considerable experience in this regard, having flown 20 astronaut missions aboard its Crew Dragon capsule to date.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

Its slouchy, oversized fit and open-front design add plenty of coziness without feeling restrictive.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
The model and daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin went for slightly oversize proportions in her dark suit with pinstripe detailing.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of oversize

Adjective

The big difference is space, with the standard room having a footprint of 350 square feet, whereas the suite has an additional 500 square feet to spread out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The stage musical based on one of the biggest movies ever made in Connecticut finally makes it here on a national tour and an earlier tour was canceled.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of big

Adjective

Tiny creatures like crabs and ants traveled huge distances, encountering all sorts of dangers—driven by the instinct to lay eggs and reproduce at any cost.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The sensational international rescue of the famously sentient creatures, replete with colossal cargo planes, huge crates and Shedd staffers working in the dead of night to transport and care for the whales, must have looked made for social media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

For some of the wealthiest families in the United States, their vast fortunes have been cultivated over decades as their businesses are passed from one generation to the next.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
While JPMorgan faces a vast and onerous regulatory burden—a legacy of all the financial crises caused by bank failures—BlackRock is still relatively lightly regulated.

— Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of vast

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