cavernous
Translation
cavernous, cave-like, vast
Examples
The warehouse was a cavernous space.
The warehouse was a cavernous space.
He had a deep, cavernous voice.
He had a deep, cavernous voice.
Grammar Patterns
a cavernous ((noun)) like a cavern; large, dark, and deep The hall was a cavernous room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vast, immense, spacious, hollow
Etymology
From 'cavern' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ous', meaning 'full of' or 'like'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that is 'like a cavern' – vast, dark, and echoing. It can describe a room or even a deep voice.