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voluminous

large in volume / lengthy / detailed
Adjective
comp: more voluminoussup: most voluminous

This term describes an expansive scale, whether physical or textual. When applied to clothing or fabrics, it suggests a billowing, oversized quality that creates a sense of luxury or dramatic presence, often implying a surplus of material. In a literary or legal context, the word carries a connotation of exhaustiveness. It describes documents or records that are not just long, but dense and comprehensive, often suggesting a level of detail that may be overwhelming to the reader.

Meanings

Adjective

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume.

"The curtains were made of a voluminous amount of velvet."

Adjective

Containing or writing a great deal of detail or length.

"The lawyer presented a voluminous report detailing every transaction of the company."

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