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numerous Antonyms

Opposite of numerous

Pinning down the opposite of numerous requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Great in number; consisting of a large number of individuals or units.

Usage Example

"The professor cited few studies to support her hypothesis during the lecture."

Strongest
few
scarce
Strong
rare
sparse
scant
handful

Similar words to numerous

Words similar to numerous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

many
multiple
countless
abundant
plentiful
innumerable
myriad
various
See all synonyms of numerous

• Nearby Words

numeric
numerical
numerically
numerous
numerously
numinosity
nummy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Numerous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/numerous
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