copious

Everyday

In large amounts; more than enough: «copious notes», «copious amounts of food». tree →

In the lessons

In school, teachers may praise «copious notes» (a lot of notes). In science and weather: «copious rain». In stories, it shows plenty: «copious tears», «copious amounts of cake». It is a slightly formal word that makes writing richer than «lots of». Phrases: «copious notes», «copious amounts of», «copious tears».

Examples

• She took copious notes during the science talk. tree →
• The party had copious amounts of cake and jelly. tree →
• Copious rain made the river burst its banks. tree →
• He drank copious amounts of water after the race. tree →
• The baby shed copious tears when the balloon popped. tree →
• Plants need copious watering in a heatwave. tree →

Note

Usually goes before a noun (copious notes) and with uncountable or plural nouns. Said «KOH-pee-us». The adverb is «copiously» (bleeding copiously). Similar: plentiful, abundant, ample. Do not confuse with «copy», though they come from different meanings.