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

The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above. —Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026

Last month, Kwatra was accused of making numerous fraudulent refunds at the Back Bay Saks store. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026

Take Gigi Hadid for example, she's stepped out numerous times in mom jeans, even one time rocking a classic look with loafers and striped socks. —Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026

There have been numerous reports of users asking for non-consensual designs of underage girls, including one in the The Guardian that found a picture of a 14-year-old Stranger Things actor in a bikini. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026

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