copious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
    voluminous.
    • she took copious notes
    • a subject of voluminous legislation
  2. adjective satellite affording an abundant supply
    plenteous; plentiful; rich; ample.
    • had ample food for the party
    • copious provisions
    • food is plentiful
    • a plenteous grape harvest
    • a rich supply

WordNet

Co"pi*ous adjective
Etymology
L. copiosus, fr. copia abundance: cf. F. copieux. See Copy, Opulent.
Definitions
  1. Large in quantity or amount; plentiful; abundant; fruitful.
    Kindly pours its copious treasures forth. Thomson.
    Hail, Son of God, Savior of men! thy name Shall be the copious matter of my song. Milton.
    Syn. -- Ample; abundant; plentiful; plenteous; rich; full; exuberant; overflowing; full. See Ample.

Webster 1913