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cav·ern·ous
 cavernous
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- pronunciation:
- kae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
containing a number of caverns.
- similar words:
- honeycombed
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| definition 2: |
resembling or suggesting a cavern in shape, size, or depth.
deep-set, cavernous eyesa deep-sounding, cavernous voice- synonyms:
- deep, hollow, subterranean, sunken
- similar words:
- abysmal, empty, gaping, vast, yawning
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| related words: |
deep, hollow, profound |
| contrasting words: |
shallow |
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| derivation: |
cavernously (adv.) |
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