voluminous
Translation
voluminous, bulky, capacious
Examples
She had voluminous, curly hair.
She had voluminous, curly hair.
The company keeps voluminous records of all transactions.
The company keeps voluminous records of all transactions.
Grammar Patterns
voluminous ((noun)) describing something large in volume or bulk She wore a voluminous dress to the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: large, bulky, ample; Antonyms: small, scant, meager
Etymology
From Latin 'volumen' (a roll, a book), from 'volvere' (to roll). Think of a large 'volume' of something.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'volume' (book) so large and thick that it's 'voluminous'.