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
  • Grainy black-and-white video footage accompanying the post showed a boat moving through the water before a large explosion.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Spread the breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet or large plate to cool completely before storing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of large
Adjective
  • Some prediction market companies have received unflattering media headlines based on false premises—Kalshi doesn’t take bets directly involving war or wildfires despite substantial news coverage suggesting otherwise.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In another time, the MacBook Neo could have caused a substantial realignment of the lowish-end laptop business.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 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
  • The duo’s speech at the Oscars following their win was the source of a considerable amount of chatter in the days following.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Forecasts Are Huge, but Also Uncertain There is little disagreement that data-center electricity demand will continue to rise, although there is considerable disagreement over exactly how fast.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • Grande, for one, opted for an off-white and oversized fuzzy Amomento cardigan, worn over straight-leg blue jeans with white Sandy Liang patent ballet pumps and red socks.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Harding and Powell have been making the rounds at parades and festivals where meat raffles offer oversized sausages as prizes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 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
  • But even when care is available, stigma can still present a huge barrier.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Fifth Round - Romero 10-9 (Lopez 49-46) Romero opened a huge gash over Lopez’s eye with a left hook and then nearly dropped him with a right hand.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 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 29 Aug. 2026.

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