Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ous
Suffix
/əs/
Definition
A suffix used in English to form adjectives, indicating a quality or state, usually denoting ‘full of’ or ‘having the characteristics of’.
Examples
- Famous: full of fame.
- Courageous: full of courage.
- Joyous: full of joy.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ous’ is added to certain words to create an adjective that typically means having the qualities of or being related to the root word.
Synonyms
- Full of
- Characterized by
- Having
