numerous

adjective

nu·​mer·​ous ˈnü-mə-rəs 

ˈnüm-rə-;

ˈnyü-mə-, 

ˈnyüm-rə-

: consisting of great numbers of units or individuals

born into a numerous family

also : many

received numerous complaints

The people I'd like to thank are too numerous to mention.

numerously adverb

numerousness noun

Synonyms of numerous

• many
• multiple
• several
• countless

Examples of numerous in a Sentence

She decided to leave for numerous reasons.

The birds are becoming more numerous in this area.

Recent Examples on the Web

Medical professionals later found extensive signs of abuse, including a brain hemorrhage, burn marks, missing toenails and hair, and numerous cuts and bruises, according to investigators. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025

Trump has also claimed a role in halting numerous conflicts, including the war between Thailand and Cambodia. —Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025

In the ensuing days, Zion police investigators received numerous tips pointing to a TikTok video that showed McCarty-Wroten livestreaming herself on TikTok while driving at the time of the crash, police said. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025

The Modern Family star posed in the thong design next to numerous bouquets of flowers. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Latin numerōsus, from numerus number entry 2 + -ōsus -ous

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing numerous

• too numerous to list
• too numerous to mention

Rhymes for numerous

• humerus
• humorous

Kids Definition

numerous

adjective

nu·​mer·​ous ˈn(y)üm-(ə-)rəs 

: consisting of great numbers

numerous friends

numerously adverb