Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ious
Suffix
ˈīəs
Definition
A suffix used to form adjectives indicating a state or condition.
Examples
- Curious: Showing a strong desire to learn or know something.
- Delicious: Not only pleasing to the taste, but also pleasing to the smell.
- Furious: Extremely angry; full of rage.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ious’ is added to words to describe a quality or characteristic; it indicates that something possesses a certain quality.
Synonyms
- Full of
- Characterized by
- Having the quality of
