1 -ous | Definition of -ous

Definition of -ous

1 : full of : abounding in : having : possessing the qualities of clamorous poisonous
2 : having a valence lower than in compounds or ions named with an adjective ending in -ic mercurous

History and Etymology for -ous

Middle English, from Anglo-French -us, -ous, from Latin -osus

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for -ous

English Language Learners Definition of -ous

: full of : having a large amount of : having the quality of
\ əs\

Kids Definition of -ous

: full of : having : resembling dangerous poisonous