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Webster 1913 Edition


Copious

Co′pi-ous

,
Adj.
[L.
copiosus
, fr.
copia
abundance: cf. F.
copieux
. See
Copy
,
Opulent
.]
Large in quantity or amount; plentiful; abundant; fruitful.
Kindly pours its
copious
treasures forth.
Thomson.
Syn. – Ample; abundant; plentiful; plenteous; rich; full; exuberant; overflowing; full. See
Ample
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Copious

COPIOUS

,
Adj.
1.
Abundant; plentiful; in great quantities; full; ample; furnishing full supplies.
The tender heart is peace, and kindly pours its copious treasures forth in various converse.
2.
Furnishing abundant matter; not barren; rich in supplies.
The redemption of man is a copious subject of contemplation.
Hail, Son of God, Savior of men! Thy name shall be the copious matter of my song.