copious — existing in large quantity; abundant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in large quantity; abundant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊpiəs/
Example Sentences
- The student drank copious amounts of coffee before the exam, then spent more time in the bathroom than actually taking the test.
- The professor provided copious feedback on every assignment.
- After eating the spicy ramen, he shed copious tears and questioned all his life choices.
copious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkoʊpiəs/]
existing in large quantity; abundant
The harvest festival table groans under copious platters of bread, fruit, and roasted meats.
A curious mind collects copious specimens of various kinds!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'copiosus' meaning abundant or plentiful, derived from 'copia' meaning plenty or abundance.
Breakdown
copia (abundance/plenty) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning full of) = copious
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📝Examples
“The student drank copious amounts of coffee before the exam, then spent more time in the bathroom than actually taking the test.”
“The professor provided copious feedback on every assignment.”
“After eating the spicy ramen, he shed copious tears and questioned all his life choices.”
“The garden produced copious vegetables this season.”
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