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cavernously
Variant of cavernous
cavernous
definition
cav·ern·ous (kav′ər nəs)
adjective
- full of caverns
- full of cavities; porous
- like or characteristic of a cavern; deep-set, hollow, etc. a cavernous voice, cavernous cheeks
Etymology: ME < L cavernosus
Related Forms:
- cavernously cav′·ern·ously adverb
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