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.