cavernous
Translation
cavernous, vast, spacious
Examples
The warehouse was a cavernous space.
The warehouse was a cavernous space.
He let out a cavernous yawn.
He let out a cavernous yawn.
Grammar Patterns
((cavernous + noun)) like a cave The warehouse was a cavernous space.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vast, immense, spacious; Antonyms: cramped, confined
Etymology
From Latin 'caverna' (cave) + '-ous' (full of). Literally means 'like a cave'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'cavern' (a large cave). Something that is 'cavernous' is huge and empty like that cavern.