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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PCMAG, 5 June 2024
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—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2024
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Curls look extra voluminous and bouncy on a chin-grazing bob with layers to add depth.
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PCMAG, 5 June 2024
Their cases were ultimately severed because of new DNA evidence and, just before Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial, the judge removed the death penalty as an option after prosecutors filed voluminous amounts of evidence past deadlines — causing concerns about the defense’s ability to prepare for trial.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2024
Teresa Giudice Celebrates Daughter Milania on Attending the University of Tampa: 'Make Mommy Proud'
The teen also rocked voluminous hair, much like her mother.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The thick, voluminous hair helps balance the round face in ways not all short hair cuts can.
08 of 15
Curly Short Bob
Curls look extra voluminous and bouncy on a chin-grazing bob with layers to add depth.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 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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