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 long-lasting crisis revealed numerous gaps in a workforce under immense strain. —Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024

For example, when product knowledge is stored in spreadsheets or in the heads of a few employees, sharing it with numerous customers becomes difficult and time-consuming. —Benjamin Crudo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

The biennial event began in 1954, and notable attendees throughout the past six decades include Patricia Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson’s granddaughter Lucinda Robb, two of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s granddaughters, Ashley Walker Bush, Cornelia Guest and numerous princesses. —Kristen Tauer, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024

The 25-year-old from Norman, Oklahoma, has flourished since joining Gotham FC in 2023, becoming a regular starter for the two-time NWSL finalists and showcasing her versatility by filling numerous roles. —Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

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