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copious

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore C words

present in large quantity; abundant

Word origin: From Latin copia, plenty or abundance.

In a sentence

Copious in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing copious in a sentence.

She took copious notes throughout the entire lecture.

She took copious notes throughout the lecture, filling three notebooks before the semester ended.

Synonyms
abundantplentifulampleprofuse
Antonyms
scarcescantymeager
Usage & nuance

Using “copious” well

Copious emphasizes sheer abundance, often of something produced or gathered, and pairs with plentiful and profuse. It is neutral to positive, unlike words for excess that imply waste.

Common questions

Questions about “copious

Copious (adjective) means present in large quantity; abundant
Here is copious used in an example sentence: "She took copious notes throughout the entire lecture." Another example: "She took copious notes throughout the lecture, filling three notebooks before the semester ended."
Common synonyms for copious include abundant, plentiful, ample, profuse.
Antonyms of copious include scarce, scanty, meager.
Clusters with abundant, plentiful, ample, and profuse in Sentence Equivalence. Antonyms scarce, scanty, and meager mark the opposite of plenty.
Yes. Copious is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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