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

• 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

While bitcoin and other crypto have proved profitable for some, there have been numerous instances of memecoins — a functionally worthless asset that trades on hype and often results in investors losing cash. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 July 2025

Users apply a standard Sharpie (typically in shades of red and coral) to the edges of their mouths before going over it again with lip gloss or lipstick, according to numerous videos. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025

Powell has the potential to address numerous offensive concerns, while also providing future cap flexibility with his expiring contract. Jakucionis, even with all his summer-league travails, holds as much promise today as when selected June 25. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025

Now those cases have made their way into the numerous allegations Hartig faces in her public complaint and, according to her formal response, into a professional probe into McDonald and an assistant prosecutor. —Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 11 July 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