-ous

Pronunciation: /- ˈuz/

-ous (suffix)

  1. Used to form adjectives meaning ‘having a lot of’ a quality or feature.
  2. Used to form adjectives meaning ‘caused by’ or ‘connected with’ something.
  3. Used to form adjectives meaning ‘containing’ or ‘made with’ a substance or material.

Examples

  • The solution is full of quality and works well.
  • Her speech was full of quality, and everyone listened.