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 unresolved regulatory boundaries have led to numerous legal disputes with the states and tribes that regulate and tax gambling. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026

Closer inspection of the specimens revealed numerous chips and scratches. —Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026

Since 2016, the 3,000-square-meter exhibition space in the former Czech Cultural Center has hosted some 22 exhibitions and numerous public programs, as well as welcomed some 450,000 visitors. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026

The Eagles addressed numerous spots on the roster in free agency by adding Riq Woolen, Hollywood Brown, bringing back Dallas Goedert and more. —Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 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