Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cavernous

Adjective
/ˈkæv.ər.nəs/
Definition
Having a hollow or empty space like a cavern; spacious or large.
Examples
  • The cavernous room echoed with the sound of footsteps.
  • He gazed into the cavernous abyss, wondering what lay beneath.
  • The restaurant had a cavernous feel with its high ceilings and open spaces.
Meaning
The word ‘cavernous’ describes something that is deep, wide, and hollow, resembling a cave or a large cavity.
Synonyms
  • Spacious
  • Vast
  • Hollow
  • Desolate
  • Empty