Main Entry: co·pi·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈkō-pē-əs\

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