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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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voluminous
  1. large
  2. substantial
  3. sizable
  4. considerable
  5. oversize
  6. big
  7. huge
  8. vast
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
  • Profitability is improving, although the latest quarter got a boost from a sizable tariff refund .
    — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lenders tend to look more favorably upon more creditworthy borrowers, especially with a loan as sizable as a mortgage.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • While the sale has generated considerable interest, Bardot’s widowerBernard d’Ormale has criticized the auction, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins have used considerable draft capital to fix an offensive line that has been an issue for nearly a decade.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • The reddish-brown hue of the oversize bag popped against his blue-and-white coords.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • These slim, low to the ground sneakers were a natural pendulum swing away from the oversized dad sneakers that dominated a few years ago.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 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
  • The technology behind these voices has grown so refined that the vast majority of the general population hasn’t even noticed the transition has been made.
    — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This vast misshapen island was traditionally noted for ghosts, folktales, eccentricity, fish, and friendliness.
    — Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of vast

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“Voluminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voluminous. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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