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.
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.
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.
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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