Name: ________________________________
Suffix Vocabulary List: -ous
The suffix -ous means “full of”
1. continuous- forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
2. courageous- not deterred by danger or pain; brave
3. courteous- polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
4. disastrous- causing great damage
5. famous- known about by many people
6. numerous- great in number; many
7. humorous- causing lighthearted laughter and amusement; comic
8. enormous- very large in size, quantity, or extent
9. marvelous- causing great wonder; extraordinary
10. poisonous- (of an animal) producing poison as a means of attacking enemies or
prey; venomous
11. horrendous- extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible
12. gorgeous- beautiful; very attractive