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copiously — In large quantities; abundantly and extensively, often referring to writing, speaking, or producing something in great amounts.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In large quantities; abundantly and extensively, often referring to writing, speaking, or producing something in great amounts.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊpiəsli/

Example Sentences

  • The broken pipe leaked water copiously, flooding the entire basement like an indoor swimming pool.
  • My grandmother praised the chef copiously for the delicious meal.
  • During the horror movie, my friend sweated copiously while clutching a bucket of popcorn like a life preserver.

copiously

ADVERB

[/ˈkoʊpiəsli/]

In large quantities; abundantly and extensively, often referring to writing, speaking, or producing something in great amounts.

In large quantities; abundantly and extensively, often referring to writing, speaking, or producing something in great amounts.
💡 Concept

In large quantities; abundantly and extensively, often referring to writing, speaking, or producing something in great amounts.

Writing copiously and seriously while clues appear mysteriously!
🎵 Rhyme

Writing copiously and seriously while clues appear mysteriously!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkoʊpiəsli/

🌳Etymology

Rootcopi
Suffix--ously

Origin

From Latin 'copiosus' meaning abundant or plentiful, derived from 'copia' (abundance, plenty). The root 'copia' is famously connected to 'cornucopia' - the horn of plenty in Roman mythology.

Breakdown

copi- (abundance, plenty) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of') + -ly (adverb suffix)

🎵Rhyme

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The broken pipe leaked water copiously, flooding the entire basement like an indoor swimming pool.”

“My grandmother praised the chef copiously for the delicious meal.”

😄 Fun example

“During the horror movie, my friend sweated copiously while clutching a bucket of popcorn like a life preserver.”

“The students documented their research findings copiously in their lab notebooks.”

😄 Fun example

“The wedding guest cried copiously during the ceremony, using an entire box of tissues like confetti.”

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