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voluminous

/vəˈluːmɪnəs/
vo · lu · mi · nous
Adverb:voluminously
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• adjective

1

Occupying or containing much space; loose, full, and ample in form, especially of clothing, fabric, or hair.

Example

"The opera singer walked onto the stage wearing a voluminous velvet gown that trailed behind her."

2

Very lengthy and detailed, or consisting of many volumes (of writing, records, or an author's output).

Example

"The historian spent years examining the voluminous correspondence between the two wartime leaders."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin voluminosus ('having many folds or coils'), from Latin volumen ('roll of writing, scroll'), derived from volvere ('to roll').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voluminous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voluminous
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