numerous
adjectiveHow many syllables in numerous?
There are 3 syllables in the word numerous.How to pronounce numerous:
Definition of numerous:
- numerous (adjective):
- many
- amounting to a large indefinite number.
- consisting of a large number of people or things
- consisting of great numbers of units or individuals
Synonyms for numerous:
abundant
all kinds of
copious
countless
innumerable
legion
lots
manifold
many
multiple
multitudinous
plentiful
profuse
quite a few
several
some
thick on the ground
umpteen
various
Antonyms for numerous:
a couple
a few
a handful
a small amount of
a small number of
bare
few
few and far between
hardly any
in short supply
inappreciable
incidental
inconsiderable
insignificant
insufficient
lacking
lean
limited
little
marginal
meager
meagre
measly
middling
minimal
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