Definition

The quality or state of being large in size or volume.

Example

The voluminousness of the clouds indicated a heavy rain was coming.

Conversation

Have you seen that new book with the voluminousness of its pages?

Yeah, I noticed it looks really thick and heavy.

I wonder if all that voluminousness makes it harder to read.

Probably, but it might also be full of great content!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Voluminousness → It is formed from "volumen" (from Latin, meaning roll or scroll) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of) combined with "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word "voluminousness" refers to the state of being full of volume or bulk.

Memory Tip

Think of 'volumen' as a roll or scroll that is full of content, and remember that 'voluminousness' describes the state of being full of volume.

Visually Confused Words