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

Charles Deslondes went through numerous plantations along the river, throughout the river parishes of Louisiana, which is now known as Cancer Alley. —JSTOR Daily, 25 Nov. 2025

Earlier in 2025, several unauthorized demonstrations involving El Capitan generated numerous complaints from visitors. —Jayme Moye, Outside, 25 Nov. 2025

Back in 2005, the eruption of Dabbahu Volcano in this region triggered numerous earthquakes, created a 500-meter-wide fissure, and shrouded the region in ash for days. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025

But Kotb has returned to the Today show numerous times since her exit. —Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 25 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