voluminous
adjective
vo·lu·mi·nous
və-ˈlü-mə-nəs 
1
2
a
: filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes
a voluminous literature on the subject
b
: writing or speaking much or at great length
a voluminous correspondent
3
: consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions : winding
voluminously
adverb
voluminousness
noun
Synonyms of voluminous
Examples of voluminous in a Sentence
the building's high ceilings and voluminous spaces
a writer of voluminous output
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
But Turner held on to MGM’s most valuable assets — its voluminous library of movies and TV shows.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 May 2026
Aristotle’s voluminous works, too, show writing’s purpose transcends communication.
—Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Combine these voluminous spillers with other shade lovers like begonias or coleus and structural cordyline for a dramatic contrasting effect.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for voluminous
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“Voluminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voluminous. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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voluminous
adjective
vo·lu·mi·nous
və-ˈlü-mə-nəs
1
a
: having or marked by great volume or bulk : large
a voluminous discharge of lava
b
: full sense 3b
voluminous curtains
2
: filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes
voluminous research
voluminously
adverb
voluminousness
noun
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