[syn: ample, copious, plenteous, plentiful, rich]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Copious \Co"pi*ous\, a. [L. copiosus, fr. copia abundance: cf.
F. copieux. See Copy, Opulent.]
Large in quantity or amount; plentiful; abundant; fruitful.
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Kindly pours its copious treasures forth. --Thomson.
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Hail, Son of God, Savior of men! thy name
Shall be the copious matter of my song. --Milton.
Syn: Ample; abundant; plentiful; plenteous; rich; full;
exuberant; overflowing; full. See Ample.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
copious
adj 1: large in number or quantity (especially of discourse);
"she took copious notes"; "a subject of voluminous
legislation" [syn: copious, voluminous]
2: affording an abundant supply; "had ample food for the party";
"copious provisions"; "food is plentiful"; "a plenteous grape
harvest"; "a rich supply" [syn: ample, copious,
plenteous, plentiful, rich]