adj.
Pronunciation: ' k ō -p ē - ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin copiosus, from copia abundance, from co- + ops wealth ― more at OPULENT
Date: 14th century
1 a : yielding something abundantly <a copious harvest> < copious springs> b : plentiful in number < copious references to other writers>
2 a : full of thought, information, or matter b : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style <a copious talker>
3 : present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale < copious weeping> < copious food and drink>
synonyms see PLENTIFUL
– co · pi · ous · ly adverb
– co · pi · ous · ness noun