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

To replenish its roster, Auburn added numerous newcomers through the portal and recruiting, including transfers such as Keyshawn Hall and Keshawn Murphy, as well as freshmen like Kaden Magwood. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025

Tippett Studio, established way back in 1984, counts among its credits work on numerous Star Wars, Poker Face and the Ted films and The Walking Dead franchise. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025

To the numerous arrests and related accusations and lawsuits. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025

Human adenovirus 36, for example, has been associated with obesity in numerous studies. —CNN Money, 4 Nov. 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