cavernous UK /ˈkav.ən.əs/US /ˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/ adjective5 •Resembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere.At 8:34 p.m. Saturday night, in the cavernous ballroom at the Washington Hilton, I heard a loud crashing noise, like a big tray of dinner plates hitting the floor. — 2026 •Giving the impression of vast, dark depths.cavernous eyes •Having many caverns. •Composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part. •Having cavities. formsmore cavernous · most cavernous