The meaning of VOLUMINOUS is having or marked by great volume or bulk : large; also : full. How to use voluminous in a sentence.

VOLUMINOUS definition: forming, filling, or writing a large volume or many volumes. See examples of voluminous used in a sentence.

voluminous (vəˈluːmɪnəs) adj 1. of great size, quantity, volume, or extent 2. (of writing) consisting of or sufficient to fill volumes

VOLUMINOUS definition: 1. A voluminous piece of clothing is large and consists of a lot of cloth: 2. A voluminous piece…. Learn more.

Definition of voluminous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of 'voluminous' voluminous (vəluːmɪnəs ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

Dec 11, 2025 · Adjective voluminous (comparative more voluminous, superlative most voluminous) Of or pertaining to volume or volumes. Consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions.

Consider that volume is a measure of size. That will help you understand that voluminous refers to something very large in size or extent.

Exceptionally large, extensive, or spacious, often implying a substantial amount of material, content, or physical space. "The professor's voluminous knowledge on the subject was apparent in his lectures."

Being in many volumes; hence, copious enough to make numerous volumes: used of the published writings of an author: as, the voluminous works of Sir Walter Scott.