copious
Copious (adj) means Very large in amount; plentiful. Example: “She took copious notes during the lecture.”
How to use copious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large, generous quantity of something — used for things like notes, evidence, amounts, or detail.
Describes quantity, not quality — copious writing is a lot of writing, not necessarily good writing.
Word forms
more copious comparative, most copious superlative
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Etymology
From Latin copiosus ("plentiful"), from copia ("abundance").
Rhymes for copious
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What does “copious” mean?
The word “copious” means very large in amount; plentiful. In plain terms, a large, generous quantity of something — used for things like notes, evidence, amounts, or detail.
How do you pronounce “copious”?
“Copious” is pronounced KOH-pee-uhs (/ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “copious” in a sentence?
Here is “copious” used in a sentence: “She took copious notes during the lecture.”
What part of speech is “copious”?
“Copious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “copious” come from?
The word “copious” comes from Latin. From Latin copiosus ("plentiful"), from copia ("abundance").