Definitions and Examples of voluminous, large, extensive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
voluminous
Taking up a lot of space; large in volume.
Example
She wore a voluminous dress that billowed out around her.
Big in size or amount; above average in extent or quantity.
Example
The elephant was large enough to block the entire road.
Covering a large area or range; far-reaching in scope or effect.
Example
The company has an extensive network of suppliers and distributors.
Key Differences: voluminous vs large vs extensive
- 1Voluminous refers to something that takes up a lot of space, while large describes something that is big in size or amount.
- 2Extensive describes something that covers a large area or range, while voluminous and large do not necessarily imply coverage or range.
Effective Usage of voluminous, large, extensive
- 1Fashion: Use voluminous to describe clothing that is full and flowing.
- 2Size: Use large to describe objects that are big in size or amount.
- 3Scope: Use extensive to describe something that covers a large area or range.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of unvoluminous are voluminous, large, and extensive. These words describe the opposite of something that is small or compact. Use voluminous to describe full and flowing clothing, large to describe big objects, and extensive to describe something that covers a large area or range.
