voluminous
6 antonyms for voluminous — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Very large in quantity or extent, especially of writing, records or evidence.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Very large in quantity or extent, especially of writing, records or evidence.
“The inquiry produced voluminous documentation.”
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2. adjective
Of clothing or fabric: very full and loose, using a great deal of material.
“She swept in wearing a voluminous velvet cloak.”
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How to use voluminous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
voluminous skirt
voluminous hair
voluminous notes
voluminous evidence
Neutral to literary; frequent in fashion writing and legal reporting.
Etymology
From late Latin voluminosus, from volumen 'a roll or scroll'.
Full origin of voluminous →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between voluminous and bulky?
Bulky stresses awkward mass and weight — a bulky parcel is hard to carry. Voluminous stresses generous volume and is usually admiring, especially about fabric that falls in soft folds. A voluminous skirt is elegant; a bulky one is not.
Does voluminous relate to the word volume?
Yes. Both come from Latin volumen, a rolled scroll — the source of 'volume' meaning a book as well as 'volume' meaning space occupied. Voluminous inherited both threads, which is why it describes both bulky garments and enormous quantities of writing.
Can hair be voluminous?
Yes, and it is one of the most common uses today. Voluminous hair is thick and full with plenty of body, as opposed to flat or limp hair.
