Is 'copious' formal or informal?

What's the difference between 'copious', 'plentiful', and 'abundant'?

How is 'copious' different from 'plentiful' and 'abundant'?

How do I use 'copious' in a sentence?

Can 'copious' describe both countable and uncountable nouns?

Is 'copious' used in business writing?

Yes, it is common in academic and business writing.

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copious

/ˈkoʊpi.əs/

IELTSAcademic

adjective

Very large in quantity; abundant.

She took copious notes during the lecture.
The report includes copious evidence.

Adinary Nuance

Compare copious with plentiful and abundant. Use copious for large, often documented amounts (data, notes, supplies); choose plentiful for general ample availability or abundant for rich natural richness.

In other languages

Spanish: Abundante
Japanese: 豊富な
Korean: 풍부한
Vietnamese: (số lượng) nhiều
Chinese: 大量的

Common phrases

copious amountscopious evidencecopious notescopious supply

Synonyms

plentiful abundant ample bountiful generous

Related words

abundance ample plentiful supply stock

Frequently asked questions

Is 'copious' formal or informal?: Is 'copious' formal or informal?
What's the difference between 'copious', 'plentiful', and 'abundant'?: How is 'copious' different from 'plentiful' and 'abundant'?
How do I use 'copious' in a sentence?: Can 'copious' describe both countable and uncountable nouns?
Is 'copious' used in business writing?: Yes, it is common in academic and business writing.