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

• 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 website of the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which hosts numerous climate change reports and resources, including the comprehensive and often cited National Climate Assessments, is no longer operational, according to a NASA spokesperson. —Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025

He’s been portrayed in numerous media accounts as the man who taught murder suspect Bryan Kohberger how to box. —Laurie Mason Schroeder, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025

The Cox/Sony case is one of numerous lawsuits filed by major record labels against ISPs. —ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025

Sinise has received numerous awards and honors for his advocacy, including the Presidential Citizens Medal, which President George W. Bush awarded him in 2008. —EW.com, 30 June 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