copious

American  

[koh-pee-uhs] / ˈkoʊ pi əs /

adjective

1. large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful.

   copious amounts of food.

   Synonyms:

   bountiful

   Antonyms:

   scarce , scanty

2. having or yielding an abundant supply.

   a copious larder;

   a copious harvest.

3. exhibiting abundance or fullness, as of thoughts or words.

   Antonyms:

   meager

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copious British  

/ ˈkəʊpɪəs /

adjective

1. abundant; extensive in quantity

2. having or providing an abundant supply

3. full of words, ideas, etc; profuse

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Related Words

See ample.

Other Word Forms

• copiosity noun
• copiously adverb
• copiousness noun
• overcopious adjective
• overcopiously adverb
• overcopiousness noun
• uncopious adjective

Etymology

Origin of copious

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin cōpiōsus “plentiful, rich,” from cōpi(a) “wealth” (from co- co- + op(s) “plenty, power, support” + -ia -ia ) + -ōsus -ous

Example Sentences

In addition to evidence of copious correspondence between Ames, Kelly and Johnson, they found Kelly’s detailed architectural drawings of the museum, and a 1959 contract asking Kelly to prepare elevations, plans and other design-related documents.

From Los Angeles Times

Musk’s xAI is one of several AI companies expanding in the Middle East, which offers copious land and energy, as well as sovereign-wealth funds eager to finance development.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said it had been "exceptionally" mild through the beginning of November but there had also been "copious" amount of rain.

From BBC

Other Thanksgiving no-thank-yous include any red wine with copious tannins, alcohol and oak— especially Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet blends.

From The Wall Street Journal

With copious amounts of food available and an Ashes series to prepare for, the players had to keep fit.

From BBC

Related Words

• ample
• extensive