numerous

[ noo-mer-uhs, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. very many; being or existing in great quantity:

   numerous visits;

   numerous fish.

2. consisting of or comprising a great number of units or individuals:

   Recent audiences have been more numerous.

numerous

/ ˈnjuːmərəs /

adjective

1. being many
2. consisting of many units or parts

   a numerous collection

Derived Forms

• ˈnumerousness, noun
• ˈnumerously, adverb

Other Words From

• numer·ous·ly adverb
• numer·ous·ness nu·me·ros·i·ty [noo-m, uh, -, ros, -i-tee, nyoo-], noun
• over·numer·ous adjective
• over·numer·ous·ly adverb
• over·numer·ous·ness noun
• super·numer·ous adjective
• super·numer·ous·ly adverb
• super·numer·ous·ness noun
• un·numer·ous adjective
• un·numer·ous·ly adverb
• un·numer·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of numerous¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin numerōsus “consisting of a great number, numerous,” equivalent to numer(us) number + -ōsus -ous

Synonym Study

See many.

Example Sentences

Inspired by his dedication to sustainability and upcycling, Romanelli’s numerous collaborations with Converse, Levis, Coca-Cola and Disney have straddled the design, music, art, food and fashion disciplines.

From Los Angeles Times

On set, Berger enlisted numerous consultants from the Catholic church, who helped with small details, including the characters’ physicality.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams lured him to pro football in 1983 and he led the franchise to numerous playoff appearances and the brink of two Super Bowls before returning to USC a decade later.

From Los Angeles Times

Burkina Faso is in West Africa's Sahel region, which is considered the new global epicentre of the Islamic State group and is also home to numerous others jihadist groups.

From BBC

That is until Wednesday, when the Mountain fire made a direct hit, burning numerous homes and sent resident fleeing for safety.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• big
• diverse
• great
• large
• plentiful
• various