CEFR B2

cavernous

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: spacious, vast, immense, gaping

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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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