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cavernous Definition

cav·ern·ous (kavər nəs)

adjective

  1. full of caverns
  2. full of cavities; porous
  3. like or characteristic of a cavern; deep-set, hollow, etc. a cavernous voice, cavernous cheeks

Etymology: ME < L cavernosus

cavernous Related Forms

cav·ern·ously adverb

cavernous Synonyms

cavernous

modif.

  1. Hollow

    sunken, concave, deep-set, deep-toned; see hollow 2, 3.

  2. Large

    deep, huge, wide; see broad 1, deep 2, large 1.

cavernous Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • positively: The interior is extremely spacious and offers plenty of leg and headroom for all passengers, while the boot is positively cavernous.
  • almost: Its hard because the void he has left seems almost cavernous at times.
  • rather: The Olivier Theater at the National is a rather cavernous auditorium.
  • so: The Arsenale space is so cavernous that encountering something of this dimension makes you feel surprisingly comfortable and a casa.

Modifies a noun

  • angioma: GRE MR images are more sensitive than SE images for demonstration of cavernous angioma.
  • haemangioma: A case of cavernous haemangioma affecting the submandibular salivary gland in an adult woman is presented.
  • malformation: Although a cavernous malformation usually occurs on its own, in these families they are often multiple.
  • sinus: Thirteen patients had a surgical invasion of the cavernous sinus.
  • interior: To start our dive we surface swim cross its cavernous interior to reach the north east side for our descent.
  • mouth: Not even a small tear was shed as the last remnants disappeared into a cavernous mouth.

Used with adjective complement

seem: Haven't been to a gig in a place this small for many a year, even makes the Barfly in Cardiff seem cavernous!

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