Meaning of COPIOUS
| Pronunciation: | | 'kowpeeus
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- [adj] affording an abundant supply; "had ample food for the party"; "copious provisions"; "food is plentiful"; "a plenteous grape harvest"; "a rich supply"
- [adj] large in number or quantity (especially of discourse); "she took copious notes"; "extensive press coverage"; "a subject of voluminous legislation"
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| | Synonyms: | | abundant, ample, extensive, plenteous, plentiful, rich, voluminous |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Co"pi*ous\, a. [L. copiosus, fr. copia abundance: cf.
F. copieux. See {Copy}, {Opulent}.]
Large in quantity or amount; plentiful; abundant; fruitful.
Kindly pours its copious treasures forth. --Thomson.
Hail, Son of God, Savior of men! thy name Shall be the
copious matter of my song. --Milton.
Syn: Ample; abundant; plentiful; plenteous; rich; full;
exuberant; overflowing; full. See {Ample}.
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