voluminous
UK: vəˈluːmɪnəs | US: vəˈluːmɪnəs
adj. large in volume or bulk; occupying much space
adj. (of writing or speech) lengthy and detailed
adj. (of clothing) loose and flowing
voluminous = volum<volume> + inous<adjective suffix>
- volum (from Latin volumen "roll, scroll, book," later "bulk, size")
- inous (adjective-forming suffix indicating "full of" or "characterized by," from Latin -inosus)
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin volumen (a rolled-up scroll or book), derived from volvere ("to roll"). Over time, volumen expanded in meaning to denote "bulk" or "size," reflecting how scrolls unfurled into expansive texts. The suffix -inous (via Latin -inosus) emphasizes abundance, giving voluminous its modern sense of "large in space or detail." The evolution mirrors the physical unrolling of scrolls into voluminous works or garments.
The voluminous curtains billowed in the breeze.
She wore a voluminous skirt that swayed with every step.
His voluminous report covered every aspect of the project.
The library housed voluminous archives of ancient manuscripts.
Despite its voluminous appearance, the coat was surprisingly lightweight.