voluminous

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voluminous  /və ˈlu mə nəs/ ? Meaning of "voluminous"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) large in volume or bulk
  2. (adj) marked by repeated turns and bends
  3. (adj) large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

Synonym(s)

tortuous, twisting, twisty, winding

Derived Word(s)

voluminousness

Usage(s):

  1. His voluminous notes were by far the best record taken of the convention.
  2. I think this is the reason for the American male preference for women with exaggerated, voluminous bosoms, true wet nurses with a reassuring maternal aspect.
  3. Many of the responders were easily identified; Fortuny received death threats, voluminous hate male and dozens of prank calls, but broke no known law and has not been sued.

Quotes

  1. "Enormous progress has been made," responded Stern, who then referred to the "voluminous, uncoached record" of material made available to the subcommittee.
    on Feb 27, 2008 By: David Stern Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "She has an excellent chance, and she would be terrific," said Harvard Law School professor Laurence H. Tribe. "She has a masterful command of so many areas of law. And she's been vetted and recently confirmed. Her writing is not voluminous,...
    on May 13, 2009 By: Laurence Tribe Source: Los Angeles Times

  3. "I am against us Europeans (responding to) the American wish for a more voluminous economic recovery package," Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said.
    on Mar 20, 2009 By: Jean-Claude Juncker Source: AFP

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