cavernous

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or resembling a cavern or large natural cavity, especially one with a large interior space.

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Synonyms

cavelike

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cavernous
charnois , garnishe , marquis , parois , rascal , tarnish

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Variants

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cavernous , cavernously

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Etymology

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From Latin caverna, a cave or hollow place.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known cavern in the world is Son Doong Cave in Vietnam.

2. The term 'cavernous' is often used in medicine to describe certain conditions, such as cavernous angioma or cavernous sinus.

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Related Concepts

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1. cave: A natural hollow place in the ground, especially one large enough for a person to enter.

2. subterranean: Relating to or occurring below the surface of the ground.

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Culture

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In literature and art, cavernous often refers to vast, mysterious, or hidden spaces. For example, in Dante's Inferno, the Inferno itself is described as a cavernous pit of suffering. In music, the term 'cavernous' might be used metaphorically to describe the vastness and depth of a sound or melody.

How to Memorize "cavernous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, dark cavern with stalactites and stalagmites. Imagine entering the cavern and exploring its depths.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cavernous' with the feeling of entering a vast, mysterious space.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cavernous is like a vast, dark cavern filled with wonder and mystery.'

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