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- [koh-pee-uh s]
- /ˈkoʊ pi əs/
- /ˈkəʊ.pi.əs/
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- [koh-pee-uh s]
- /ˈkoʊ pi əs/
Definitions of copiously word
- adjective copiously large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful: copious amounts of food. 1
- adjective copiously having or yielding an abundant supply: a copious larder; a copious harvest. 1
- adjective copiously exhibiting abundance or fullness, as of thoughts or words. 1
- noun copiously In a copious manner. 1
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Origin of copiously
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin cōpiōsus plentiful, rich, equivalent to cōpi(a) wealth (co- co- + op(s) Ops + -ia -ia) + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Copiously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
copiously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adv copiously
- sufficiently — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- competently — having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
- satisfactorily — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- abundantly — If something is abundantly clear, it is extremely obvious.
adverb copiously
- a lot — lot (def 14).
- fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.
- capaciously — In a capacious manner.
- commodiously — In a commodious manner.
Antonyms for copiously
adv copiously
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- unequally — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
adverb copiously
- scarcely — barely; hardly; not quite: The light is so dim we can scarcely see.
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