voluminous

/vəˈlumənəs/

/vəˈlumɪnɛs/

Other forms: voluminously

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

Suppose instead of calling a book a book, you called it a volume. Suddenly, it seems to be part of a much bigger thing. And what if it were only Volume I, with 23 more volumes to go? Even bigger, right? In fact, it's more than big; it’s voluminous. Voluminous describes very large things. The flouncy skirt of a wedding dress? Voluminous. Media coverage of some movie star's divorce? Also voluminous. The word voluminous describes something ample, extensive, and just plain huge.

Definitions of voluminous

1. adjective

   large in volume or bulk
   “a voluminous skirt”

   synonyms:

   big, large

   above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
2. adjective

   large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
   “a subject of voluminous legislation”

   synonyms: copious

   abundant, aplenty

   present in great quantity
3. adjective

   marked by repeated turns and bends
   synonyms: tortuous, twisting, twisty, winding

   crooked

   having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned