Cavernous

Pronunciation: /ˈkævərnəs/

Definitions of cavernous

adjective relating to or resembling a cavern, especially in size, depth, or atmosphere

Example Sentences

A1 The cave was dark and cavernous.

A2 The old castle had a series of cavernous halls.

B1 The warehouse had a cavernous interior with high ceilings.

B2 The stadium had a cavernous space that could hold thousands of spectators.

C1 The underground bunker was cavernous, with multiple rooms for storage and living quarters.

C2 The cathedral had a cavernous nave that echoed with each footstep.

Examples of cavernous in a Sentence

formal The cavernous chamber was filled with ancient artifacts.

informal The cavernous room was so big, we could play a game of soccer in it.

slang The party was held in a cavernous warehouse downtown.

figurative Her mind felt like a cavernous void, empty of all thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of cavernous

• past tense: caverned
• plural: caverns
• comparative: more cavernous
• superlative: most cavernous
• present tense: cavern
• future tense: will cavern
• perfect tense: have caverned
• continuous tense: caverning
• singular: cavernous
• positive degree: cavernous
• infinitive: to cavern
• gerund: caverning
• participle: caverned

Origin and Evolution of cavernous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cavernous' originated from the Latin word 'caverna' meaning cave or hollow.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something resembling a cave or having a large, hollow space, 'cavernous' has evolved to also convey a sense of vastness or emptiness in a figurative sense.