numerous
AdjectiveSynonyms:
legion(p)
WordNet 3.0
Adjective (1)
- amounting to a large indefinite number“numerous times”“the family was numerous”“Palomar's fans are legion”Synonyms: legion(p)
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Numerous \Nu"mer*ous\, a. [L. numerosus. See Number.]
1.Consisting of a great number of units or individual objects; being many; as, a numerous army; numerous objections. [1913 Webster]
Such and so numerous was their chivalry.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
2.Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Such prompt eloquence Flowed from their lips, in prose or numerous verse. --Milton. [1913 Webster] -- Nu"mer*ous*ly, adv. -- Nu"mer*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster]