Cavernous
(adjective)
- Having the characteristics of a cavern, such as being large and echoing.
- Having a large empty space inside.
Origin:
From latin cavernosus "full of caverns", from caverna "cavern".
Examples:
- The cave was cavernous, with high ceilings and echoing chambers.
- The patient's sinus cavity was found to be cavernous, causing difficulty in breathing.
- The grand hall was cavernous, with its high ceiling and marble floor.
- The cavernous hole in the ground was big enough to fit a car.
- The cavernous warehouse was dimly lit and filled with rows of shelves.