Looking for the meaning of the word CAVERNOUS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAVERNOUS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cavernous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French caverneux or Latin cavernosus (from caverna ‘cavern’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkavənəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
like a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere
Short Definition:like cavern in size or atmosphere
Examples:- a dismal cavernous hall
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