a. [ L. copiosus, fr. copia abundance: cf. F. copieux. See Copy, Opulent. ] Large in quantity or amount; plentiful; abundant; fruitful. [ 1913 Webster ]
Kindly pours its copious treasures forth. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hail, Son of God, Savior of men! thy name
Shall be the copious matter of my song. Milton.
adv. In a copious manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The state or quality of being copious; abudance; plenty; also, diffuseness in style. [ 1913 Webster ]
To imitatethe copiousness of Homer. Dryden.
a. [ L. impius; pref. im- not + pius piou. See Pious. ] Not pious; wanting piety; irreligious; irreverent; ungodly; profane; wanting in reverence for the Supreme Being;
When vice prevails, and impious men bear away,
The post of honor is a private station. Addison.
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a. [ L. pius: cf. F. pieux. ]
Where was the martial brother's pious care? Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a pious manner. [ 1913 Webster ]