Voluminous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /və-ˈlü-mə-nəs/ vo·lu·mi·nous

Meaning & Definition of Voluminous

Voluminous (adjective)

  1. having or marked by great volume or bulk, large; also, full
  2. numerous
  3. filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes

Voluminous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of a size greater than average of its kind

    "decorating tips to help make voluminous rooms feel cozy"

    similar: big, biggish, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, husky, large, largish, outsize, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy
    related: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, Bunyanesque, cavernous, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, gigantic, gross, hellacious, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, major, mammoth, massive, monolithic, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, pharaonic, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, super, super-duper, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping, excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, immoderate, inordinate, abundant, ample, appreciable, copious, plentiful, fat, thick, capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious
    opposite: bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy, small, smallish, undersized
    near: diminutive, half-pint, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, mini, miniature, minuscule, minute, pint-size, pocket-size, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, petite, slender, slight, slim, thin

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Voluminous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Voluminous:

big, biggish, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, husky, large, largish, outsize, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Voluminous

Words with the opposite meaning of Voluminous:

bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy, small, smallish, undersized

Related Words for Voluminous

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, Bunyanesque, cavernous, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, gigantic, gross, hellacious, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, major, mammoth, massive, monolithic, monstrous, monumental

Near Antonyms of Voluminous

diminutive, half-pint, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, mini, miniature, minuscule, minute, pint-size, pocket-size, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, petite, slender, slight, slim, thin

Word Forms of Voluminous

Derived words: voluminously (adverb), voluminousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Voluminous

Late Latin voluminosus, from Latin volumin-, volumen

First known use: 1611

Frequently Asked Questions about Voluminous

What does "Voluminous" mean?

"Voluminous" means having or marked by great volume or bulk, large; also, full. As an adjective, it is defined as: having or marked by great volume or bulk, large; also, full.

What is another word for "Voluminous"?

Other words for "Voluminous" include big, biggish, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand and great. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Voluminous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Voluminous"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Voluminous". Common alternatives include big, biggish, boxcar, bulky, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome and hefty.

What is the opposite of "Voluminous"?

Antonyms of "Voluminous" include bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy and small. Near antonyms include diminutive, half-pint, infinitesimal and Lilliputian.

How do you use "Voluminous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Voluminous" in a sentence: "decorating tips to help make voluminous rooms feel cozy".

Is "Voluminous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Voluminous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Voluminous"?

"Voluminous" is pronounced /və-ˈlü-mə-nəs/ and divided into syllables as vo·lu·mi·nous.

What is the origin of the word "Voluminous"?

"Voluminous" comes from Late Latin voluminosus, from Latin volumin-, volumen. First known use: 1611.