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

Other Word Forms

• numerousness noun
• numerously adverb
• numerosity noun
• overnumerous adjective
• overnumerously adverb
• overnumerousness noun
• supernumerous adjective
• supernumerously adverb
• supernumerousness noun
• unnumerous adjective
• unnumerously adverb
• unnumerousness 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

Mr Alekari's journey had seen him bike through the likes of Iran, Nepal, China, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan - before he went through Europe, visiting numerous nations including Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France.

From BBC

Revord has addressed the topic in numerous interviews while promoting “Rules for Fake Girlfriends,” which she wrote in part while filming the final season of “Young Sheldon.”

From Los Angeles Times

The UN report said the two groups targeted civilians in numerous ways and as deliberate strategies.

From BBC

Last fall, the state sued the southeastern Los Angeles County community alleging that Norwalk’s policy violated anti-discrimination, fair housing and numerous other state laws.

From Los Angeles Times

She married valet John Bates at the beginning of Season 3 and the couple went through numerous ups and downs in the years that followed, including several miscarriages.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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