copious

adjective

co·pi·ous ˈkō-pē-əs How to pronounce copious (audio)

: yielding something abundantly

a copious harvest

copious springs

: plentiful in number

copious references to other writers

: full of thought, information, or matter

… Shakespeare, whose soul was so copious …

Gilbert Highet

: profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style

a copious talker

: present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale

copious weeping

copious food and drink

copiously adverb

copiousness noun

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What's the Difference Between copious, ample, and plentiful?

Copious dates to the 14th century, during the era of English known as Middle English. Like most terms entering the language then, it comes ultimately from Latin, from the word copia, meaning "abundance." (Cornucopia combines this same root with cornu, meaning "horn," to form the phrase "horn of plenty.") Latin copia combines the prefix co- and -op, * ops, meaning "wealth" or "power." (That asterisk means that ops is assumed to have existed or has been reconstructed by means of comparative evidence.) The latter also features in the history of opulent, meaning "wealthy" or "luxurious."

Synonyms

galore
gushing
lavish
profuse
riotous

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Example Sentences

It was no surprise that spin was more copious than ever during the election campaign.

Michael Kinsley, Time, 25 Dec. 2000–1 Jan. 2001 These pockets of melted rock are rich in silica and release copious amounts of volatile gases that are held under high pressures.

Sandra Blakeslee, New York Times, 7 Apr. 1998 … travelers grew accustomed to having copious helpings of meat when they visited Quimper's inn.

James A. Michener, Texas, 1985 The Constants—ignorant, vulgar, and brash—had copious quantities of dumb luck.

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., The Sirens Of Titan, 1959 The storm produced a copious amount of rain. She sat in the front row and took copious notes during the lecture. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The iPhone already processes at high speeds, takes remarkably clear pictures, offers copious amounts of storage, and fits beautifully in your hand.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Noe told Robb Report that the distillery has been producing it since 2017 and currently has about 10,000 barrels aging (as well as some experimental versions), along with copious amounts of bourbon and rye.

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2022 On that reconstructed staircase, surrounded by green screen and copious amounts of fake blood, the show stages its own interrogation of the trifecta of possibilities that have defined the case and the obsession around it.

Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Aug. 2022 The group evolved from the Nusra Front, a jihadist organization that declared its allegiance to Al Qaeda early in the war and distinguished itself by its copious use of suicide bombers against government and civilian targets.

New York Times, 6 Apr. 2021 His copious use of film and video footage benefits from his sharp sense of evocative details and vigorous, unromanticized vision.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2021 At times, his bizarre tweets and behavior—exacerbated, reportedly, by copious use of Ambien—have wreaked havoc at Tesla, his signature electric car company.

Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2020 Sudan's official Foreign Trade Statistics since 2011 consistently list Russia's total gold exports from the country at zero, despite copious evidence of Moscow's extensive dealings in this sector.

Nima Elbagir, CNN, 29 July 2022 Indeed, the judge considered copious trial evidence in her decision.

New York Times, 29 June 2022 See More

单词	copiousness
释义	copious adjective co·pi·ous ˈkō-pē-əs 1 a : yielding something abundantly a copious harvest copious springs b : plentiful in number copious references to other writers 2 a : full of thought, information, or matter … Shakespeare, whose soul was so copious … Gilbert Highet b : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style a copious talker 3 : present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale copious weeping copious food and drink copiously adverb copiousness noun Did you know? What's the Difference Between copious, ample, and plentiful? Copious dates to the 14th century, during the era of English known as Middle English. Like most terms entering the language then, it comes ultimately from Latin, from the word copia, meaning "abundance." (Cornucopia combines this same root with cornu, meaning "horn," to form the phrase "horn of plenty.") Latin copia combines the prefix co- and -op, * ops, meaning "wealth" or "power." (That asterisk means that ops is assumed to have existed or has been reconstructed by means of comparative evidence.) The latter also features in the history of opulent, meaning "wealthy" or "luxurious." Synonyms galore gushing lavish profuse riotous See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It was no surprise that spin was more copious than ever during the election campaign. Michael Kinsley, Time, 25 Dec. 2000–1 Jan. 2001 These pockets of melted rock are rich in silica and release copious amounts of volatile gases that are held under high pressures. Sandra Blakeslee, New York Times, 7 Apr. 1998 … travelers grew accustomed to having copious helpings of meat when they visited Quimper's inn. James A. Michener, Texas, 1985 The Constants—ignorant, vulgar, and brash—had copious quantities of dumb luck. Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., The Sirens Of Titan, 1959 The storm produced a copious amount of rain. She sat in the front row and took copious notes during the lecture. See More Recent Examples on the Web The iPhone already processes at high speeds, takes remarkably clear pictures, offers copious amounts of storage, and fits beautifully in your hand. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Noe told Robb Report that the distillery has been producing it since 2017 and currently has about 10,000 barrels aging (as well as some experimental versions), along with copious amounts of bourbon and rye. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2022 On that reconstructed staircase, surrounded by green screen and copious amounts of fake blood, the show stages its own interrogation of the trifecta of possibilities that have defined the case and the obsession around it. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Aug. 2022 The group evolved from the Nusra Front, a jihadist organization that declared its allegiance to Al Qaeda early in the war and distinguished itself by its copious use of suicide bombers against government and civilian targets. New York Times, 6 Apr. 2021 His copious use of film and video footage benefits from his sharp sense of evocative details and vigorous, unromanticized vision. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2021 At times, his bizarre tweets and behavior—exacerbated, reportedly, by copious use of Ambien—have wreaked havoc at Tesla, his signature electric car company. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 3 Dec. 2020 Sudan's official Foreign Trade Statistics since 2011 consistently list Russia's total gold exports from the country at zero, despite copious evidence of Moscow's extensive dealings in this sector. Nima Elbagir, CNN, 29 July 2022 Indeed, the judge considered copious trial evidence in her decision. New York Times, 29 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin copiosus, from copia abundance, from co- + ops wealth — more at opulent First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition copious adjective co·pi·ous ˈkō-pē-əs : very plentiful : abundant She takes copious notes in class. copiousness noun as in bountifulness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bountifulness goodness suitableness appropriateness overabundance suitability surfeit surplus seemliness sufficiency tolerability adequacy properness plentifulness oversupply acceptability plenteousness amplitude excess opulence fitness satisfactoriness correctness rightness abundance plenitude plenty plentitude Antonyms & Near Antonyms insufficiency inadequacy lack lack shortage dearth inadequateness deficit paucity scarcity famine poverty necessity unsatisfactoriness want crunch privation rarity scantiness meagerness poorness need scarceness skimpiness rareness scantness See More
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copious

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