copious
Say it: KOH-pee-us /ˈkoʊpiəs/ · adjective
What “copious” means
Present or produced in very large amounts.
More precisely: Abundant; produced in large amounts.
Example: “She took copious notes during the workshop and shared them with the team.”
When to use it
For large quantities, especially of things produced or supplied. Slightly formal, often used with notes, tears, rainfall or food.
Memory trick
Latin copia means plenty: imagine a container overflowing with far more than a handful.
Similar words
plentiful, abundant, profuse
Where it comes from
From Latin copia, "plenty."
Quick check
One small lemon releases so much juice that it fills a jug and splashes over the rim. The juice is…
copious or concentrated?
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copious
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