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

• beaucoup [slang]
• legion
• many
• multifold
• multiple
• multiplex
• multitudinous

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 center was formed to study numerous aspects of prions as part of the push to get ahead of possible spillover. —Jim Robbin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Lawmakers have raised concerns about McConnell's fitness for office McConnell, who has had numerous health issues in recent years, fell at the U.S. Capitol twice on Feb. 5, as reported by USA TODAY. —Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025

Besides the numerous donors based in the city-state, there are also organizations such as the Community Foundation of Singapore and The Majurity Trust that will help match potential donors with vetted initiatives. —Kevin Lim, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025

Earlier, the administration had issued a freeze on foreign assistance, leading to the suspension of numerous programs designed to combat starvation, provide education, and tackle epidemics. —Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 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

Kids Definition

numerous

adjective

nu·​mer·​ous ˈn(y)üm-(ə-)rəs 

: consisting of great numbers

numerous friends

numerously adverb