copious Meaning & Definition
What Does Copious Mean?
As an adjective, copious means Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale. It can also mean Having an abundant supply.
Copious: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkoʊ.pi.əs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ample, abundant and extensive |
| Comparative / superlative | more copious, most copious |
Copious Definition (Adjective)
- Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.
He drank a copious amount of vodka, and passed out.
- Having an abundant supply.
- Full of thought, information, or matter; exuberant in words, expression, or style.
Synonyms of Copious
Copious synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Copious
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Copious in a Sentence
He drank a copious amount of vodka, and passed out.
Word Forms & Grammar
copious (comparative more copious, superlative most copious)
Origin of Copious
From Middle English copious, from Latin copiosus, from copia (“abundance”), equivalent to co- + ops (“wealth”)[1] + -osus (“full of”). By surface analysis, copy + -ous.
Copious Pronunciation
You say copious as //ˈkoʊ.pi.əs//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Copious
What part of speech is copious?
Copious is an adjective.
What is another word for copious?
You can replace copious with words such as ample, abundant and extensive. See the full list of copious synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of copious?
The comparative form is more copious and the superlative form is most copious.