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copious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkoʊpiəs/ · UK /ˈkəʊpiəs/

copious means: Present in very large amounts or numbers.

adjective

LARGE AMOUNTC1

Present in very large amounts or numbers.

  • She took copious notes.
  • The plants need copious amounts of water.
  • Copious tears ran down his face.

Similar words: abundant, plentiful, profuse

Opposites: scant, scarce

Common phrases: copious amounts, copious notes, copious quantities

WELL SUPPLIEDC2

Having or providing a very large supply of something.

  • The spring was copious even in summer.
  • This archive is a copious source of historical records.
  • They drew water from a copious reservoir.

Similar words: rich, well-stocked

Common phrases: copious source, copious spring, copious reservoir

RICH EXPRESSIONC2

Containing many ideas or details, or using a great many words.

  • His copious prose filled several volumes.
  • She gave a copious account of her travels.
  • The writer's copious style leaves little to the imagination.

Similar words: rich, expansive, verbose

Opposites: concise, terse

Common phrases: copious prose, copious description, copious style

Questions about copious

What does copious mean?

Present in very large amounts or numbers.

What is copious in other languages?

Türkçe: bol · Español: abundante · Français: abondant · Deutsch: reichlich · Italiano: abbondante · 日本語: 大量の

How do you pronounce copious?

In American English /ˈkoʊpiəs/; in British English /ˈkəʊpiəs/.

How do you use copious in a sentence?

She took copious notes. The plants need copious amounts of water.

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