Describing Dimensions and Areas: English Vocabulary List

impressive and great in size

"The mansion is stately."

"The stately mansion had been in the family for generations and it was filled with antique furniture and old portraits of ancestors."

impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe

"The building is imposing."

"The imposing figure of the security guard made the teenagers think twice about sneaking into the concert without tickets that night."

having great height or elevation

"The mountain is altitudinous."

"The altitudinous mountain peak was covered in snow even during the summer months and only experienced climbers attempted to reach the summit."

including or covering a wide range or scope

"Her vision is encompassing."

"The encompassing fog covered the entire valley and the drivers could not see more than a few feet ahead of their cars."

providing or capturing an extensive view of a scene or area

"The view is panoramic."

"The hotel room offered a panoramic view of the ocean and the guests could watch the sunset from their private balcony every evening."

extending in the lengthwise direction

"A longitudinal beam supported."

"The longitudinal study followed the same group of children for twenty years to track how their health and behavior changed over time."

having plenty of space for movement and storage

"The room is commodious."

"The commodious living room could easily accommodate fifty guests for a party and there was still plenty of space for dancing."

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

"The streets are congested."

"The congested highways made the morning commute unbearable so many people started taking the train to work instead of driving their cars."

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

"Her skirt is voluminous."

"The voluminous skirt was made of many layers of fabric and it swirled around her as she danced across the ballroom floor."