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voluminous
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The word 'voluminous' is correct and usable in written English.
It is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is large in amount or size, or has a lot of details. Example sentence: The professor was overwhelmed by the voluminous amount of paperwork he had to review.
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Science
Formal & Business
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Usage summary
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Expert writing tips
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
She gestured to a flower-seller with long, braided hair and the traditional huipil (embroidered blouse) and voluminous skirts of the Juchiteca – but the hands wrapping dripping stems of tuberoses and hibiscus were enormous and hairy, and there was a prominent Adam's apple poking out above the neckline of the blouse.
News & Media
The biography sensitively uncovers the facts of an unusual life that Fitzgerald was reticent about and reveals the voluminous research she undertook, then used economically in novels that appear simple on the surface but are complex masterpieces.
News & Media
He began regularly dictating entries into his forbidden phone, and sneaking random paragraphs into voluminous love letters, while Alex did the editing and posting.
News & Media
The Tories are betting everything on the voluminous evidence that the sound and fury of an election campaign rarely matters, that when voters take a hard look – at the economy and at Ed Miliband – on 7 May, just enough of them will switch, giving the Conservatives those three or four extra percentage points they need.
News & Media
He prefers it that way, as in his study in a modest bungalow in Luxembourg surrounded by voluminous files detailing the post-cold war history of the EU.
News & Media
There was an amusing moment when he opened his Coutts bank statement in front of us: "Oh, £10.75 in credit I see… " The books and official papers are obviously much used; he reads the papers and keeps cuttings, so voluminous that they made your correspondent feel better about the mess in his own study.
News & Media
At an international conference on GNH in Thimphu last February, 60 papers were tabled (available in all their voluminous glory here).
News & Media
The government's books, open to outside scrutiny to an unprecedented degree, show a big surplus.Rather than blow its voluminous oil revenues on patronage politics, Nigeria is spending $12 billion on buying back some of its official debts in return for a write-off of the rest.
News & Media
As Mr Helm points out, "there is a voluminous literature of government failure, regulatory capture and the impact of rent-seeking behaviour within the policy process.
News & Media
In a series of online opinion-surveys and in voluminous press commentary, debate has been surprisingly intense.
News & Media
His poems were pithy and to the point; short, but often demanding to be reread.This is one reason why the voluminous size of "The Complete Poems" is startling.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing written material, consider using "voluminous" to emphasize the sheer amount of content. For example, "the voluminous report".
Common error
Avoid using "voluminous" when a simpler adjective like "large" or "big" suffices. "Voluminous" is best reserved for situations where the sheer quantity or capacity is noteworthy.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "voluminous" is to serve as an adjective, modifying nouns to describe their large size, quantity, or capacity. Ludwig AI confirms this usage through numerous examples where it qualifies various nouns.
Frequent in
News & Media
67%
Science
28%
Formal & Business
5%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "voluminous" is an adjective used to describe something that is large in volume or quantity. Ludwig AI validates that it is grammatically correct and most commonly used in News & Media and Science contexts. While "voluminous" is quite common, you can use alternatives like "extensive" or "copious" to add variety to your writing. Remember to reserve "voluminous" for situations where the sheer quantity is a key attribute and avoid overuse in simple descriptions where a simpler adjective would suffice.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
copious
Emphasizes a large amount or supply, often used in the context of writing or information.
extensive
Indicates a wide range or scope rather than sheer volume.
prolific
Specifically refers to someone or something that produces a great quantity, such as a writer or artist.
sizeable
Implies considerable size or amount, often used in a more general sense.
substantial
Indicates a significant amount or degree, often used to describe something of importance.
abundant
Suggests a plentiful supply or availability, focusing on quantity rather than physical size.
ample
Suggests enough of something, and often more than enough.
immense
Conveys a sense of vastness or enormity, applicable to physical objects or abstract concepts.
commodious
Describes something with a lot of space.
capacious
Describes having a lot of space and able to contain a large quantity.
FAQs
How can I use "voluminous" in a sentence?
"Voluminous" is an adjective typically used to describe something large in volume or quantity. For example, "The library contained a voluminous collection of historical documents."
What words can I use instead of "voluminous"?
Is it correct to describe a person as "voluminous"?
While less common, it can be used to describe a person's writing output (e.g., "a voluminous writer") or, less frequently, their physical appearance, typically referring to their clothing rather than their body size.
What is the difference between "voluminous" and "comprehensive"?
"Voluminous" refers to a large quantity or volume, while "comprehensive" refers to something that is complete and includes everything necessary. A report could be both "voluminous" and "comprehensive", meaning it contains a large amount of complete information.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
88%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested