Voluminöseste

Voluminöseste is a nonstandard or stylistic superlative form derived from the Swedish adjective voluminös, meaning “the most voluminous” or “the largest in volume.” The base voluminös comes from Latin volumen and is used to describe objects with large size, bulk, or capacity. The form voluminöseste is not widely attested in dictionaries and is generally regarded as nonstandard; it may appear in informal writing, playful prose, or as a deliberate stylistic choice.

In standard Swedish usage, the common superlative would be voluminösaste, formed with the typical -aste suffix. The appearance of voluminöseste is sometimes attributed to cross-linguistic influence or creative experimentation, but it lacks broad acceptance in formal or academic contexts. Because of its nonstandard status, speakers and writers should exercise caution and prefer the conventional voluminösaste when aiming for clarity and correctness.

Usage and tone: When used, voluminöseste tends to signal emphasis, humor, or a tongue-in-cheek tone rather than a straightforward description. It is more likely to be found in memes, marketing copy playing with language, or experimental literature than in standard prose.

Examples (nonstandard usage): The voluminöseste edition in the library shelf weighs more than the others. The voluminöseste volume of the encyclopedia set is rarely opened.

See also: voluminös, voluminous, volume, superlatives in Scandinavian languages.