Copious
Adjective
Definition: Abundant in supply or quantity.
Definition: Plentiful or extensive in amount.
Synonyms: Abundant, Plentiful, Ample, Profuse
Antonyms: Scarce, Meager, Insufficient
- The garden was filled with copious amounts of beautiful flowers.
- She took copious notes during the lecture.
- "Copious" can be associated with "a copious amount" - a large or abundant amount.
Etymology:
The word "copious" comes from the Latin word "copiosus" which means abundant or plentiful.
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe abundance or plenty.
Related Idioms:
"Copious amounts"
Explanation:This phrase is often used to describe an excessive or generous quantity of something.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "copious" with "complimentary" or "comprehensive".
Explanation:While "copious" means abundant or plentiful, "complimentary" means free or given as a gesture of kindness, and "comprehensive" means all-inclusive or thorough. These words have distinct meanings and should not be confused with each other.