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

When the war in the Middle East started, numerous travelers were stranded after the airspace in the region was shut down. —Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026

Organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said the munition was used in Israel's last war with Hezbollah, over a year ago, on numerous occasions in southern Lebanon, while civilians were still present. —Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026

While there are numerous approaches to take, the financial issues are now so serious for some that bankruptcy is one of the only remaining options to make a meaningful dent in what's owed. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

However, this case presented numerous discovery challenges and as a result, the case was dismissed today on speedy trial grounds. —John Annese, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 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