cavernous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkævərnəs/

Definition

Resembling a large cave in being vast, deep, and hollow.

Examples

• The abandoned warehouse was cavernous and filled with shadows.

• His cavernous mouth seemed to swallow the small piece of food.

• The ancient tomb was a cavernous space, stretching far into the earth.

Synonyms of cavernous

Words with a similar meaning to cavernous:

• spacious
• vast
• immense
• gaping

Antonyms of cavernous

Words with the opposite meaning to cavernous:

• cramped
• confined

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