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
Examples of voluminous in a Sentence
the building's high ceilings and voluminous spaces
a writer of voluminous output
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Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
The voluminous gemstone figuring the flower was edged in yellow and pink diamonds as well as orange and pink sapphires, with leaves made of green titanium.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 July 2024
At the core of AI's transformative potential is its ability to handle complex, voluminous datasets.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
Plenty of videos on social media advocate for heat sets, especially for voluminous blowouts.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 2 July 2024
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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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