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DictionaryvoluminousLarge size or amount
adjective

voluminous

vuh-LOO-mih-nus/vəˈluːmɪnəs/

Very large or full in size, amount, or extent.

The voluminous manuscript spreads its many pages across the table.

Very large many-paged bound manuscript spread across table, thick stack of leaves and generous bulk, no legible writing.
Etymology
voluminLatinroll, scroll, book
+ousLatinfull of, abounding in

The book sense of volumen connects voluminous with works filling many volumes, hence containing much material. The related idea of bulk also underlies its use for something very large or spacious.

In context

Inside the Hem19:30
it open show me open from the front no um when you have it open there all that extra fabric goes to the side so it looks really big and voluminous
Sycamore Road Indie Sewing Pattern Collection | First Impression Review

More examples

  • The investigation produces voluminous records.
  • She takes voluminous notes during every lecture.
  • His voluminous curls barely fit under his hat.

Forms

voluminous · more voluminous · most voluminous

volume noun — The amount of space something occupies.

Similar words

bulky
Suggests awkward physical size rather than simply fullness or abundance.
copious
Emphasizes plentiful amounts rather than large physical dimensions.
abundant
Emphasizes ample supply, not physical size or fullness.