Words ending with the suffix -OUS N-Z
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With very few exceptions, all words on this list are adjectives. Those that are also nouns are so noted.
nacreous
nacrous
naphthous
nasicornous
natalitious (Obsolete) also natalitial
natatorious
naufragous (Obsolete)
nauseous
navigerous (Rare)
nebulous
necessitous
necrophagous
necrophilous
necrophorous
nectareous also nectarous, nectarean
nectariferous
nectarivorous
nectarous also nectareous, nectarean
nefandous (Archaic) also unmentionable
nefarious
negotious (Rare)
nemoricolous also nemoricoline, nemoricole
nemorous (Rare) also woody
neotenous
nephrogenous
nephrostomous also nephrostomial
nervous
neurilemmatous also neurilemmal, neurilemmatic
neurogenous also neurogenic
neuromatous
neuropodous
neuropterous also neuropteran
neurosensiferous
neurotendinous
nickeliferous
nickelous
nidicolous
nidifugous
nidorous (Rare)
niggardous (Obsolete) also niggardly
nimbiferous
nimious (Obsolete) also inordinate, excessive
niobous also columbous
nitriferous
nitrogenous
nitrophilous
nitrous
niveous
noctiferous (Obsolete)
noctilucous
noctivagous also noctivagant
nocuous
nodosous (Obsolete) same as nodous, nodose
nodous also nodose
nodulous also nodulose
noious (Obsolete) also annoying, troublesome
nomopelmous
nonabstemious
nonadvantageous
nonadventitious
nonadventurous
nonambiguous
nonambitious
nonamorous
nonamphibious
nonanachronous
nonanalogous
nonaqueous
nonargentiferous
nonarmigerous
nonauriferous
nonautonomous
nonbarbarous
nonbibulous
nonbilious
nonbituminous
nonblasphemous
nonbulbaceous same as nonbulbous
nonbulbiferous
nonbulbous
noncalcareous
noncalumnious
noncancerous
noncapricious
noncaptious
noncarnivorous
noncensorious
nonceremonious
nonchivalrous
noncircuitous
nonclamorous (American English) or nonclamourous (British English)
noncleistogamous also noncleistogamic
noncommodious
noncongruous
nonconscientious
nonconscious
noncontagious
noncontemporaneous
noncontemptuous
noncontentious
nonconterminous also nonconterminal
noncontiguous
noncontinuous
noncontumacious
noncotyledonous also noncotyledonal, noncotyledonary
noncovetous
noncredulous
noncretaceous
noncrustaceous
noncumbrous
noncurious
nondangerous
nondeciduous
nondeclivitous
nondecorous
nondeleterious
nondelirious
nondesirous
nondevious
nondexterous also nondextrous
nondiaphanous
nondiathermanous
nondichogamous also nondichogamic
nondichotomous
nondipterous
nondisastrous
nondisingenuous
nondisputatious
nonefficacious
nonegregious
nonemulous
nonenvious
nonerroneous
noneuphonious
nonexpeditious
nonextraneous
nonfacetious
nonfactious
nonfactitious
nonfallacious
nonfastidious
nonfelicitous
nonfelonious
nonferocious
nonferrous
nonfeverous also nonfeverish
nonfibrous
nonfictitious
nonfilamentous
nonflagitious
nonflirtatious
nonfloriferous
nonfortuitous
nonfossiliferous
nonfrivolous
nongangrenous
nongarrulous
nongaseous
nongelatinous
nonglamorous (American English) or nonglamourous (British English)
nonglandulous also nonglandular
nonglutenous
nongracious
nongratuitous
nongregarious
nongrievous
nonharmonious
nonhazardous
nonheinous
nonhomogeneous
nonhomogenous
nonhomologous
nonhumorous (American English) or nonhumourous (British English)
nonhydrogenous
nonidolatrous
nonigneous
nonignominious
nonimperious
nonincestuous
nonindigenous
nonindustrious
noninfectious
noninjurious
nonintegrous
noninvidious
nonisotropous also nonisotropic
nonlacteous
nonlarcenous
nonleguminous
nonlepidopterous also nonlepidopteral
nonleprous
nonlibellous (British English) or nonlibelous (American English)
nonlibidinous
nonlicentious
nonlitigious
nonlubricious
nonlugubrious
nonluminous
nonlustrous
nonmalarious also nonmalarial, nonmalarian
nonmalicious
nonmelodious
nonmetalliferous
nonmetamorphous
nonmiraculous
nonmischievous
nonmonogamous
nonmountainous
nonmucilaginous
nonmucous
nonmurderous
nonmutinous
nonnebulous
nonnecessitous
nonnervous
nonnitrogenous
nonnitrous
nonnutritious
nonobvious
nonodoriferous
nonodorous
nononerous
nonopprobrious
nonoxygenous
nonparous
nonperilous
nonpetroliferous
nonphosphorous
nonpinaceous
nonplatitudinous
nonpoisonous
nonponderous
nonpopulous
nonporous
nonportentous
nonposthumous
nonprecious
nonproliferous
nonpromiscuous
nonprosperous
nonrebellious
nonreligious
nonrepetitious
nonruinous
nonsacrilegious
nonsalubrious
nonsanctimonious
nonscandalous
nonseditious
nonsensuous
nonsententious
nonsequacious
nonserious
nonserous
nonsiliceous or nonsilicious
nonsimultaneous
nonslanderous
nonsolicitous
nonspacious
nonspecious
nonspiritous
nonspirituous
nonspontaneous
nonspurious
nonstudious
nonsubconscious
nonsulfurous
nonsulphurous
nonsymphonious
nonsynchronous
nonsynonymous
nontitaniferous
nontortuous
nontraitorous
nontuberculous
nontumorous (American English) or nontumourous (British English)
nontumultuous
nontyrannous
nonubiquitous also nonubiquitary
nonulcerous
nonunanimous
nonusurious
nonvacuous
nonvalorous
nonvaporous
nonvarious
nonvasculous also nonvasculose, nonvascular
nonvenomous
nonvenous
nonveracious
nonverminous
nonvexatious
nonvicarious
nonvillainous
nonvinous
nonvirtuous
nonviscous also inviscid
nonviviparous
nonzealous
notorious
novitious (Obsolete) also novel (in adjectival form)
noxious
noyous (Obsolete) also annoying, disagreeable
nubiferous
nubigenous (Rare)
nubilous
nucamentaceous or nucumentaceous
nuciferous
nucivorous
nucumentaceous or nucamentaceous
nudicaulous also nudicaul
nulliparous
nulliporous
numberous (Obsolete) same as numerous
numerous
numinous
nutritious
nyctaginaceous
nyctanthous
nymphaeaceous
nymphiparous
obdiplostemonous
obliquitous
oblivious
obloquious (Rare) also reproachful
obnoxious
obreptitious
obsequious
obstetricious (Obsolete)
obstreperous
obstropalous or obstropulous (Humurous) variant of obstreperous
obuncous
obvious
occiduous (Rare) also occidental (in adjectival form) also western (in adjectival form)
ocherous also ochery
ochraceous same as ocherous
ochreous also ochrous, ochry
ochroleucous
ochrous also ochreous, ochry
octagynous also octogynous
octamerous also octomerous
octandrious also octandrous
octastichous
octogynous also octagynous
octomerous also octamerous
octopetalous
octopodous also octopod (in adjectival form)
octosepalous
octospermous
octostichous
odiferous also odiferant same as odoriferous
odious
odometrous (Rare)
odontomatous
odontophorous also odontophoral, odontophorine
odontorhynchous
odontostomatous
odoriferous
odorous
oedematous (British English) or edematous (American English) also oedematose (Br Eng) or edematose (Am Eng)
oenanthylous (Obsolete)
oestrous (British English) or estrous (American English) also oestral (Br Eng) or estral (Am Eng)
officious
oleaceous
oleaginous
oleiferous
oleoresinous
oleous (Archaic) also oily
oleraceous also esculent
olidous also fetid
oligandrous
oliganthous
oligochaetous
oligomerous
oligopetalous
oligophagous
oligosepalous
oligospermous
oligotokous
olivaceous
ombrogenous
ombrophilous
ombrophobous
ominous
ommatophorous
omnifarious
omniferous
omnigenous (Rare)
omniparous also omniparient (Rare)
omniscious (Obsolete) also omniscient
omnivorous
omophagous also omophagic
onagraceous
onagrarieous
oncogenous also oncogenic
onerous
onymous
oogamous
oosporous also oosporic
opacous (Rare) also opaque (in adjectival form)
operculiferous
operculigenous
operous (Obsolete) also operose
opertaneous (Rare) also concealed also private (in adjectival form)
ophidious also ophidian (in adjectival form)
ophiolatrous
ophiomorphous
ophiophagous
opiferous (Rare)
opiniastrous (Obsolete) also opiniaster (Obsolete) also opinionated
opiparous (Obsolete) also sumptuous
opisthocelous (American English) or opisthocoelous (British English)
opisthognathous
oppositifolious
oppositipetalous
oppositisepalous
opprobrious
oraculous
oragious (Rare) also stormy
oratorious (Obsolete) same as oratorical
orchidaceous also orchideous
orchideous also orchidaceous
ordurous
organophosphorous (not to be confused with organophosphorus)
orgillous (Obsolete) also proud, haughty
orgulous (Archaic) also haughty, proud
orichalceous
ornithodelphous (Obsolete) same as ornithodelphian
ornithophilous
orobanchaceous
orthocephalous also orthocephalic
orthognathous also orthognathic
orthophosphorous
orthopterous
orthospermous
orthostichous
orthotomous
orthotropous
osmious also osmous
osseocartilaginous
osseous
ossiferous
ossifragous
ossivorous
ostentatious
ostentous (Obsolete) same as ostentatious
osteodermatous also osteodermous
osteogenous also osteogenetic
osteopterygious
ostraceous same as ostreaceous
ostracodous also ostracodan
ostreaceous also written ostraceous
ostreophagous (Obsolete)
ostriferous
outdacious (Archaic) Eye dialectal spelling of audacious
outrageous
ovarious (Rare)
overabstemious
overambitious
overanxious
overbounteous
overbumptious
overcaptious
overcautious
overcensorious
overconscientious
overconscious
overcontentious
overcopious
overcourteous
overcovetous
overcredulous
overcurious
overdelicious
overdesirous
overenvious
overfactious
overfactitious
overfamous
overfastidious
overgenerous
overgracious
overgrievous
overidolatrous
overingenious
overjealous
overjoyous
overjudicious
overlascivious
overlicentious
overluscious
overluxurious
overmelodious
overnervous
overnumerous
overobsequious
overobvious
overofficious
overpiteous
overplenteous
overponderous
overpopulous
overpresumptuous
overprosperous
overreligious
overrighteous
overrigorous
overscrupulous
overserious
oversolicitous
overspacious
overstudious
oversuperstitious
oversuspicious
overtedious
overtenacious
overtimorous
overventurous
overvigorous
overzealous
oviferous also ovigerous
oviparous
ovoviviparous
ovuliferous
oxycephalous also oxycephalic
oxygenous also oxygenic
ozoniferous
ozonous
pabulous (Rare) also alimental
pachycarpous
pachydactylous
pachydermatous
pachydermous also pachydermal, pachydermic, pachydermoid
pactitious (Rare)
palacious (Obsolete) same as palatial
palaverous
paleaceous also paleate
paleous (Rare) same as paleaceous
palladious
palladous
palmaceous
palmiferous
palpigerous
paludicolous
paludinous
paludous also paludose
pamprodactylous also pamprodactyl
pancreatogenous
pandanaceous
pandarous (Obsolete) same as panderous
panderous
panivorous
pantophagous
papaveraceous
papaverous
papilionaceous
papilliferous also papillary, papillate
papillomatous
papillous also papillose, papillary
pappous also pappose
papuliferous
papulosquamous
papulous also papulose
papyraceous also papery
papyritious
paragnathous
paramorphous also paramorphic
parapetalous
parastichous
paratuberculous
parecious (American English) or paroecious (British English) also paroicous
parenchymatous also parenchymous, parenchymal
parenchymous also parenchymatous, parenchymal
parlous also an adverb
paroecious (British English) or parecious (American English) also paroicous
paronymous also paronymic
parricidious (Obsolete) same as parricidal
parsimonious
parturious (Obsolete) same as parturient
passifloraceous
pathogenous also pathogenic
patriclinous or patroclinous also patroclinal
patulous
pearlaceous
pectinaceous also pectinous
pectoriloquous
pectous
pecunious (Obsolete) also wealthy, rich
pedaneous (Rare) also pedestrian (in adjectival form)
pedestrious (Obsolete)
pedetentous (Rare)
pediculous
pedigerous
pedimanous
pedipalpous
pellagrous also pellagrose
pemphigous
pendulous
pennaceous
pennatulaceous (Obsolete)
pennigerous
pentacoccous
pentadactylous also pentadactylic
pentadelphous
pentagonous also pentagonal
pentagynous
pentahedrous also pentahedral
pentamerous
pentandrous
pentapetalous
pentaphyllous
pentaspermous
pentastichous
penumbrous also penumbral
penurious
pepsinogenous also pepsinogenic
peptogenous
percutaneous
perdulous (Obsolete)
perfidious
pergameneous same as pergamentaceous
pergamenous same as pergamentaceous
pergamentaceous
perichaetous
perichylous
periculous (Obsolete) also dangerous
perigynous
perilous
perimorphous also perimorphic
periosteous also periosteal
peripetalous
periproctous also periproctal, periproctic
peripterous
perisarcous also perisarcal
perissodactylous also perissodactyl (in adjectival form)
peristeromorphous
peristeropodous
peritomous
peritoneovenous
peritrichous
peritropous also peritropal
perjurious also written perjurous
perlaceous variant of pearlaceous
perlous (Obsolete) same as perilous
pernicious
perspicacious
perspicuous
perstreperous (Obsolete) also obstreperous, noisy
pertinacious
pervicacious
pervious
pesterous (Obsolete) also vexatious
pestiferous
pestilentious (Obsolete) same as pestilential
petaliferous also petalous
petaloideous
petalous
petroleous
petroliferous
petrosilicious
petrous
petulcous (Obsolete) also wanton, lustful
phaenogamous (British English) or phenogamous (American English)
phaenozygous (British English) or phenozygous (American English)
phagedenous also phagedenic
phalangious
phanerogamous also phanerogamic, phanerogamian
phenicious (American English) or phoenicious (British English)
phenogamous (American English) or phaenogamous (British English)
phenozygous (American English) or phaenozygous (British English)
philogynous
phlegmonous
phlogogenous
phoenicious (British English) or phenicious (American English)
phosphoreous (Obsolete) same as phosphorescent
phosphorous (not to be confused with phosphorus)
photophilous also photophilic
phycomycetous
phylactolaematous
phyllodineous
phyllophagous
phyllophorous
phyllopodous
physoclistous
physostomous
phytivorous
phytogenous
phytophagous also herbivorous
phytophilous
phytosuccivorous
piaculous same as piacular
piceous
pigmentous also pigmental
pileous
piliferous
piligerous
pilosebaceous
pilous also pilose
pilulous (Rare)
pinaceous
pinguidinous (Obsolete) also fatty
pious
piperaceous
piscicolous
piscivorous
pistillaceous
pistilliferous
piteous
pituitous (Archaic) same as mucous
placentiferous
placentious (Obsolete)
plagiostomatous same as plagiostomous
plagiotropous (Rare) also plagiotropic
planifolious
planipetalous
plantaginaceous
platanaceous
platiniferous
platinous
platitudinous
platycephalous also platycephalic
platypodous also platypod (in adjectival form)
plecopterous (adjective) also plectopteran (noun, adjective)
plectognathous also plectognathic
plectopterous also plectopteran (in adjectival form)
plectospondylous
pleiomerous
pleiophyllous
plenitudinous
plenteous
plentevous (Obsolete) same as plenteous
pleochroous also pleochroic
pleomorphous also pleomorphic
plesiochronous
plesiomorphous
pleurocarpous also pleurocarpic
pleurogenous
pleurotropous
plumbaginaceous
plumbagineous
plumbaginous
plumbeous
plumbiferous
plumbous
plumigerous
plumous
plumulaceous
plunderous
plurifarious
pluriparous
plurivorous
pluvious
pneumatophorous
poaceous
podagrous also podagral, podagric
podocephalous
podophthalmous (Obsolete)
podophyllous
poikilothermous also poikilothermal, poikilothermic
poisonous
polemoniaceous
pollenarious
polleniferous or polliniferous
polyadelphous
polyamorous
polyandrous
polycarpous also polycarpic
polychaetous (British English) or polychetous (American English) also polychaete (Br Eng) or polychete (Am Eng) (in adjectival form)
polychotomous
polychromous
polychronious
polycotyledonous
polydactylous also polydactyl (in adjectival form)
polydomous
polyedrous same as polyhedral
polyestrous (American English) or polyoestrous (British English)
polygalaceous
polygamous
polygenous
polyglottous (Rare)
polygonaceous
polygonous also polygonal
polygynous
polyhedrous also polyhedral
polymeniscous
polymerous
polymorphous
polymyodous also polymyoid
polyoestrous (British English) or polyestrous (American English)
polyoicous same as heteroicous
polyommatous
polyonomous same as polyonymous
polyonymous
polyparous
polypetalous
polyphagous also polyphagic
polyphonous
polyphyllous
polypiferous
polypiparous
polypodous also polypod (in adjectival form)
polyporous
polypous also polypoid
polyrhizous
polysemous
polysepalous
polyspermous
polysporous
polystichous
polythalamous
polytocous
polytomous
pomaceous
pomiferous
pompholygous (Obsolete)
pompous
ponderous
populous
porcelaneous (American English) or porcellaneous (British English)
porcelaineous or porcelainous
porcelanous (American English) or porcellanous (British English) same as porcelaneous (Am Eng) or porcellaneous (Br Eng)
porencephalous also porencephalic
poriferous
porous
porphyraceous also porphyritic
porphyrous
porraceous (Rare)
porriginous (Obsolete)
portentous
porteous (Scottish English) also porteous roll
portulacaceous
post-Carboniferous
postcartilaginous
postcretaceous
posthumous
posticous
postliminious
postliminous
postmyxedematous
postosseous
postspinous
poststertorous
postumous (Rare) same as posthumous
postvenous
prasinous
preambitious
prebarbarous
precancerous
pre-Carboniferous
precarious
precartilaginous
precautious
precedaneous (Obsolete) also preceding, previous
precious
precipitious (Obsolete) same as precipitous
precipitous
precocious
preconscious also a noun
precontemporaneous
predaceous or predacious
predesirous
predisastrous
prefamous
preferrous
preharmonious
preinjurious
prejudicious also prejudicial
preludious also preludial
preluxurious
premious (Rare)
prenuncious (Obsolete) also presaging
preobvious
preodorous
prepious
preposterous
prereligious
prerighteous
presagious (Obsolete) also foreboding, ominous
prescious (Obsolete) same as prescient
presentaneous (Obsolete)
prestigious
prestudious
presumptuous
presuspicious
pretentious
previctorious
previous
primevous (Obsolete) same as primeval
primigenious also primigenous
primiparous
primulaceous
prisonous also prisonlike
procacious (Rare) also forward, petulant
procellous
prociduous
proclivous
procoelous also procoelian
prodigious
proditorious (Obsolete)
prodromous (Rare) also precursory
profectitious (Rare)
proficuous (Obsolete) also profitable, advantageous
prognathous also prognathic
prolegomenous
proletaneous (Rare)
proliferous
proligerous
prolixious
promiscuous
propitiatious
propitious
prosenchymatous
prosperous
prostibulous (Obsolete) also meretricious
protandrous
protanomalous
proteaceous
proteinaceous also proteinic, proteinous
proteinous also proteinaceous, proteinic
proterandrous
proteranthous
proterogynous also protogynous
protogynous also proterogynous
protuberous (Rare) also protuberant
proximious (Obsolete) also proximate
pruinous also pruinose, frosty
pruniferous
pruriginous
psammomatous
psammophilous
psammous
pseudepigraphous also pseudepigraphal, pseudepigraphic, pseudepigraphical
pseudoambidextrous
pseudocarpous
pseudocartilaginous
pseudochylous
pseudocorneous
pseudocourteous
pseudoerysipelatous
pseudofamous
pseudogaseous
pseudomiraculous
pseudomorphous
pseudoneuropterous
pseudonymous
pseudoparenchymatous also pseudoparenchymal
pseudopious
pseudoprosperous
pseudoreligious
pseudosacrilegious
pseudostudious
pseudoviperous
pseudoviscous
pseudozealous
psittaceous
psocopterous
pteridophytous also pteridophytic
pterocarpous
pterodactylous also pterodactylic
pteropodous
puberulous also puberulent
pucciniaceous
pudendous also shameful
puerperous (Rare)
pugnacious
pulchritudinous
pulicous also pulicose
pulmocutaneous
pulmoniferous also pulmonate (in adjectival form)
pulpous
pultaceous also pulpy
pulveraceous also pulverulent
pulverous
pumiceous
punctilious
punicaceous
puniceous (Rare)
pupigerous
pupiparous
pupivorous
purpuriparous
purpurogenous
pusillanimous
pustulous also pustular
putaminous
putredinous
pyelovenous
pygopodous
pylorous also pyloric
pyrenomycetous
pyritaceous
pyritiferous
pyritous also pyritic, pyritical
pyrogenous also pyrogenic
pyroligneous also pyrolignous, pyrolignic
pyrolignous same as pyroligneous
pyromorphous
pyrophanous
pyrophorous also pyrophoric
pyrrhous also ruddy, reddish
pythogenous also pythogenic
quadragenarious
quadricornous
quadrifarious
quadrigeminous (Obsolete) same as quadrigeminal
quadrigenarious
quadrijugous
quadriphyllous
quadrumanous
quarrellous
quartziferous
quasi-advantageous
quasi-anxious
quasi-conscientious
quasi-conscious
quasi-continuous
quasi-courteous
quasi-dangerous
quasi-disadvantageous
quasi-disastrous
quasi-envious
quasi-famous
quasi-fictitious
quasi-gaseous
quasi-generous
quasi-glorious
quasi-gracious
quasi-injurious
quasi-laborious
quasi-luxurious
quasi-malicious
quasi-miraculous
quasi-mysterious
quasi-nebulous
quasi-pious
quasi-prosperous
quasi-rebellious
quasi-religious
quasi-ridiculous
quasi-righteous
quasi-sagacious
quasi-serious
quasi-slanderous
quasi-strenuous
quasi-studious
quasi-unanimous
quasi-unconscious
quasi-victorious
quasi-virtuous
quasi-zealous
querimonious also quermonious
querulous
quinquefarious
quotatious
rabious (Obsolete) also fierce
racemiferous
racemous also racemose
radicicolous
radiciflorous also rhizanthous
radicivorous
radious (Obsolete, Rare)
ragious (Obsolete) also rageful, furious
ramagious (Obsolete) also wild
rambunctious
ramentaceous
rameous also ramal
ramiflorous
ramigerous
ramiparous
ramous
rampacious (Slang) same as rampageous
rampageous
ramulous also ramulose
rancorous (American English) or rancourous (British English)
ranivorous
ranunculaceous
rapacious
rapinous (Obsolete) also plunderous
raptorious also raptorial
rapturous
raucous
ravenous
rebellious
rebucous (Obsolete) also rebuking
recidivous also recidivistic
reciprocornous (Rare)
reciprocous (Obsolete) same as reciprocal (in adjectival form)
recrementitious
rectilineous (Obsolete) same as rectilinear, rectilineal
rectitudinous
recurvous
regious (Obsolete) same as regal (in adjectival form)
reinfectious
rejectaneous (Obsolete) also rejected
rejectitious
religious
repertitious (Obsolete)
repetitious
reptiliferous
reptilious (Literary)
rescous (Obsolete)
residuous also residual (in adjectival form)
resinaceous
resiniferous
resinous also resiny
respectuous (Obsolete) also respectful, respectable
retecious also retiform
revelous (Obsolete)
revoltous
rhabdocoelous
rhamnaceous
rhinogenous
rhizanthous also radiciflorous
rhizocarpous also rhizocarpic
rhizocephalous
rhizogenous also rhizogenic
rhizomatous
rhizomorphous also rhizomorphoid
rhizophagous
rhizophilous
rhizophorous
rhizopodous also rhizopodan (in adjectival form)
rhodous
rhopalocerous also rhopaloceral
rhynchophorous
ribaldrous (Rare)
ribaudrous (Obsolete) also ribaudred (Obsolete) same as ribald
ridiculous
righteous
rigidulous
rigorous (American English) or rigourous (British English)
rimous also rimose
riotous
riparious also riparian (in adjectival form)
rivalrous
roboreous
robustious
roisterous
roriferous (Rare)
rosaceous
rosinous (Obsolete) also rosiny
rotiferous also rotiferal
rotundifolious
routous (Archaic)
roysterous same as boisterous
rubedinous (Rare) also reddish
rubiaceous
rubiginous also rubiginose
rubineous
rubious also ruby-colored
ructious
rudaceous
ruffianous (Obsolete) also ruffianly
rufous
rugous also rugose, rugate
ruinous
rumbustious (British English) same as rambunctious
rumorous (American English) or rumourous (British English)
rupicolous also rupestrine
rurigenous (Obsolete)
rutaceous
ruthenious
rypophagous
sabulous also sandy, gritty
sacchariferous
saccharous also saccharine
sacciferous
sacrilegious
sagacious
salacious
salebrous (Obsolete) also rough, rugged
salicaceous
salicylous (Obsolete) also salicylic
saliferous
saliniferous same as saliferous
salinous (Obsolete) same as saline (in adjectival form)
salivous
salsamentarious (Rare) also salted also saline (in adjectival form)
salsolaceous
salsuginous
saltatorious
saltpetrous (Obsolete)
salubrious
salutiferous also salutary
salviniaceous
sanctimonious
sanguicolous
sanguiferous
sanguifluous
sanguigenous
sanguinaceous
sanguineous
sanguinivorous same as sanguivorous
sanguivorous
sanioserous
sanious
santalaceous
saphenous also a noun
sapientious (Obsolete) same as sapiential
sapindaceous
saponaceous
saporous
sapotaceous
saprogenous also saprogenic
saprophagous
sarcasmous (Obsolete) same as sarcastic
sarcenchymatous
sarcolemmous also sarcolemmic
sarcomatous also sarcomatoid
sarcophagous also sarcophagic, carnivorous
sarcosaprophagous
sarcous
sarmentaceous also sarmentous, sarmentose
sarmentous also sarmentose, sarmentaceous
sarraceniaceous
satellitious (Rare)
saurognathous
sauropodous
savorous
saxicavous
saxicolous also saxicoline
saxifragaceous
saxifragous
scaberulous
scabious
scabrous
scandalous
scaphocephalous also scaphocephalic
scaphopodous also scaphopod (in adjectival form)
scapigerous
scarious also scariose
scatebrous (Obsolete)
scatophagous same as coprophagous
scaturiginous (Obsolete)
schistaceous
schistous also schistose
schizaeaceous
schizocarpous also schizocarpic
schizocoelous also schizocoelic
schizogenous
schizognathous
schizogonous
schizomycetous also schizomycetic
schizopelmous
schizophyceous
schizopodous also schizopod (in adjectival form)
schorlaceous
schorlous same as schorlaceous
scintillous (Rare) also scintillant, scintillating
sciolous
scious
scirrhous
scitamineous
sclerenchymatous
sclerocaulous
sclerodermatous
sclerodermous also sclerodermic
sclerogenous also sclerogenic
sclerophyllous also sclerophyll (in adjectival form)
sclerous
scolopaceous
scopiferous
scopulous (Obsolete)
scoriaceous
scorious same as scoriaceous
scotomatous
scribacious
scribatious (Obsolete) same as scribacious
scrofulous
scrophulariaceous
scrumptious
scrupulous
scrutinous
scurrilous
scutiferous
scybalous
sebaceous
sebiferous
sebiparous same as sebiferous
secretitious
sedimentous
seditious
sedulous
sejugous
seleniferous
selenous also selenious
self-conscious
self-injurious
self-luminous
self-oblivious
self-righteous
self-rigorous
self-suspicious
self-unconscious
semelparous
semeniferous same as seminiferous
semialuminous
semiandrogenous
semiautonomous
semibarbarous
semiblasphemous
semicalcareous
semiconscious
semicontinuous
semidangerous
semidiaphanous
semifictitious
semiflosculous
semiherbaceous
semiligneous
semiluminous
semilustrous
semimalicious
semimembranous
semimountainous
seminervous
seminiferous
semioblivious
semiopacous also semiopaque
semious
semioviparous
semipendulous
semiperspicuous
semipervious
semipious
semipoisonous
semiprecious
semirebellious
semireligious
semiresinous also semiresiny
semirigorous
semiserious
semispontaneous
semituberous
semivitreous
senatorious (Obsolete) same as senatorial
sensiferous
sensigenous
sensuous
sententious
sepalous
sepidaceous
septemfluous (Rare)
septifarious
septiferous
septifluous same as septemfluous
septifolious
sepulchrous
sequacious
serendipitous
sericeous
serious
serotinous also serotinal also serotine (in adjectival form)
serous
serpentigenous
serpentinous
serpiginous
serrous (Obsolete)
sesquialterous also sesquialteral
setaceous
setiferous also setigerous
setiparous
setous also setose
setulous also setulose
shorlaceous
sialogenous
sibilous (Rare) also sibilant (in adjectival form)
sidereous (Obsolete) same as sidereal
silentious (Rare)
siliceous or silicious
silicicalcareous
silicicolous
siliciferous
silicious or siliceous
siliquaceous
siliquous also siliquose
silvicolous
simaroubaceous or simarubaceous
simious also simian (in adjectival form)
simonious also simoniacal
simultaneous
sinewous (Obsolete) same as sinewy
singultous
sinistrous
sinuous
siphoniferous
siphonophorous
siphonostomatous
skeletogenous
slanderous
slangous (Rare) also slangy
slaughterous
slumberous also slumbrous
slumbrous also slumberous
smilacaceous
soboliferous
socioreligious
solacious (Obsolete)
solanaceous
solenaceous
solicitous
solidungulous also solipedous
solipedous
solisequious (Rare)
solitudinous
solivagous same as solivagant (Rare)
sombrous (Archaic) same as somber (American English) or sombre (British English)
somniculous (Obsolete) also sleepy, drowsy
somniferous
somnifugous (Obsolete)
somniloquous (Rare)
soniferous
sonorous
soporiferous
soporous also soporose
sorcerous
sordiferous also sorediiferous, sorediate
sorediiferous same as sordiferous
sortilegious also sortilegic
spacious
spadiceous
spathaceous
spathous also spathose same as spathaceous
specious
spermatogenous
spermatophorous also spermatophoral
spermous
sphacelous
sphagnicolous
sphagnous
spiciferous (Obsolete) also spicate
spicous also spicose
spiculigenous
spinaceous
spiniferous also spinigerous
spinigerous same as spiniferous
spinous
spinuliferous
spinulous also spinulose
spiriferous
spiritous
spirituous
spiroylous (Obsolete) also spiroylic (Obsolete)
splendidious (Obsolete) also splendidous (Obsolete) same as splendid
splendiferous
splendidous (Obsolete) also splendidious (Obsolete) same as splendid
splendorous (American English) or splendourous (British English) also splendrous
splendrous same as splendorous (American English) or splendourous (British English)
spitous (Obsolete) also spiteful
splenomyelogenous also splenomedullary
spondylous
spongeous same as spongious
spongicolous
spongious
spontaneous
sporaceous
sporidiferous
sporiferous
sporogenous
sporophorous also sporophoric
sporuliferous
spumeous (Obsolete) same as spumous
spumiferous
spumous also spumy
spurious
squaimous (Obsolete) same as squeamish
squamaceous also squamose
squamigerous
squamous also squamose, squamosal
squarrous also squarrose
squeamous (Obsolete) same as squeamish
stalactitious (Rare, Archaic)
stamineous also staminal
staminiferous
stanniferous
stannous
staphylomatous
steatomatous
steatopygous also steatopygic
steganopodous
stegocarpous
stegocephalous
stelliferous
stemmatous
stenokous
stenopetalous
stenophagous
stenophyllous
stenothermous also stenothermal
stentorious also stentorian
stercoraceous also stercorous
stercorarious
sterculiaceous
sterquilinous (Obsolete)
stertorious (Rare) same as stertorous
stertorous
stibious (Rare) same as antimonious
stigmatiferous
stillatitious
stillicidious (Obsolete) similar to stillatitious
stipulaceous
stirious (Obsolete)
stocious or stotious (Irish English) also inebriated also drunk (in adjectival form)
stoloniferous
stomachous (Obsolete)
stomatiferous
stomatopodous
stomatous also stomatal
stotious or stocious (Irish English) also inebriated also drunk (in adjectival form)
stramineous
strangurious
stratous
strenuous
streperous (Rare) also loud, boisterous
strepitous also strepitant
strepsipterous
stridulous
strigous (Rare) also strigose
strobilaceous
stromatous also stromatic, stromal
strombuliferous
strumous also strumose
struthious
studious
stupendous
stupeous also stupose
stuporous
styliferous
stylommatophorous
styracaceous
subacidulous
subaquaneous (Obsolete) same as subaqueous
subaqueous
subarboreous
subbituminous
subcalcareous
subcancellous also subcancellate
subcarbonaceous
subcarboniferous
subcartilaginous
subconscious also a noun
subcontiguous
subcontinuous
subcoriaceous
subcorneous
subcrustaceous
subcutaneous
subdelirious
subderisorious (Rare)
subdistichous
subdititious (Rare)
subdolichocephalous also subdolichocephalic
subdolous (Rare) also sly, crafty, cunning, artful
subereous also suberose, suberic
suberous also suberose
subfibrous
subflexuous
subfuscous
subgelatinous
subglabrous
subglumaceous
subitaneous (Obsolete) also sudden
sublustrous
submembranaceous same as submembranous
submembranous
submucous
subnacreous
subnodulous also subnodulose
subnutritious
subpodophyllous
subramous
subreptitious
subriguous (Obsolete)
subsensuous
subserous
subsimious also subsimian
subsinuous
subspinous
subspontaneous
substichous
subtegulaneous (Rare)
subterfluous (Rare) also subterfluent (Rare)
subterraneous also subterrestrial also subterranean (in adjectival form)
subterraqueous
subtriquetrous
subumbelliferous
subventaneous (Obsolete)
subventitious
subvitreous
succedaneous
succiduous (Rare)
succiferous
succinous (Rare) also succinic
succous (Literary)
succubous
succulous (Rare) also succulent, juicy
suchospondylous
suctorious (Rare) also suctorial
sudoriferous also sudoriparous
sudoriparous also sudoriferous
sudorous (Obsolete)
suffraginous (Obsolete)
suffruticous also suffruticose
sulfureous
sulfurous
sulphantimonious
sulpharsenious
sulphophosphorous
sulphureous
sulphurous
sumptuous
superambitious
superaqueous
superarduous
supercautious
superceremonious
superchivalrous
supercilious
supercretaceous also supracretaceous
supercurious
superdesirous
superdubious
superfluous
superfoliaceous
supergenerous
superglorious
superindustrious
superingenious
superlaborious
superluxurious
supermarvellous (British English) or supermarvelous (American English)
supernumerous
superofficious
superpetrous
superpious
superprecarious
superprosperous
superrighteous
supersagacious
superscandalous
supersensuous
superserious
superspinous also supraspinous, supraspinal
superstitious
superstrenuous
supersuspicious
supervacaneous (Obsolete) also superfluous, needless
supervictorious
supervigorous
supervoluminous
superzealous
suppedaneous (Obsolete) also underfoot
suppositious
supposititious same as suppositious
supracretaceous also supercretaceous
suprafoliaceous
supraspinous also supraspinal
surquedous (Obsolete) also surquedrous (Obsolete) also arrogant, insolent
surreptitious
suspicious
suspirious
susurrous
sychnocarpous
sympetalous also gamopetalous
symphilous
symphonious
symphyllous
synandrous
synantherous
synanthous
syncarpous
synchronous
syncotyledonous
syndactylous
synecious (American English) or synoecious (British English) also synoicous
syngamous also syngamic
syngenesious same as synantherous
syngnathous
synoecious (British English) or synecious (American English) also synoicous
synonymous
synpelmous
synsepalous same as gamosepalous
syntonous also syntonic, syntonical
syphilodermatous
talcous also talcose
tanniferous
tantalous
tardigradous (Obsolete) also slow-paced
tartareous
tartarous
tauricornous
tauromorphous
tautochronous
tautologous also tautologic, tautological
tautonymous also tautonymic
tautoousious (Rare) also tautoousian (Rare)
taxaceous
tedious
teknonymous
telegonous also telegonic
teleostomous
tellurous
telotrochous also telotrochal
temerarious
temerous (Obsolete) same as temerarious
tempestuous
temporaneous (Obsolete)
temptatious also tempting
tenacious
tendencious or tendentious also tendential
tendentious also tendencious, tendential
tendinous
tendogenous
tendonous same as tendinous
tendrillous (British English) or tendrilous (American English) also tendrillar
tenebrificous also tenebrific
tenebrious also tenebrous
tenebrous also tenebrious
tentaculiferous
tentiginous (Obsolete)
tenuifolious
tenuious (Obsolete) same as tenuous
tenuous
teratomatous
teretous (Obsolete) also terete
tergeminous
tergiferous
terraqueous
terreous (Obsolete)
terrestrious (Obsolete) also terrestrial (in adjectival form)
terricolous
terrigenous
testaceous
testudinarious
testudineous
tetrachotomous
tetracoccous
tetradactylous
tetradynamous
tetragonous
tetragynous
tetramerous
tetrapetalous
tetraphyllous
tetrandrous
tetrapodous
tetrapterous also tetrapteran (in adjectival form)
tetrasepalous
tetraspermous
tetrasporous also tetrasporic
tetrastichous
tetricous (Obsolete) same as tetric
tetterous
thalamiflorous also thalamifloral
thallious also thallous
thallous also thallious
theaceous
thecasporous
theftuous (Scottish English)
thelytokous also thelyotokous
theonomous
theophagous
theriomorphous also theriomorphic
thermogenous also thermogenic, thermogenetic
thermophilous also thermophilic
thermophyllous
thunderous also thundrous, thundery
thuriferous
thymelaeaceous
thymoprivous
thyrogenous also thyrogenic
thysanopterous also thysanopteran (in adjectival form)
thysanurous also thysanuran (in adjectival form)
tiliaceous
timeous (Scottish English) same as timely
timidous (Obsolete) same as timid
timorous
timous (Obsolete) same as timely, seasonable
tintinnabulous also tintinnabular, tintinnabulary
titaniferous
titanous
tomentous also tomentose
tonous
tophaceous
torminous
torous also torose
torpedinous
torrentuous same as torrential
tortious
tortulous
tortuous
torturous
torulous same as torose
torvous (Obsolete) also grim also stern (in adjectival form)
toxicophagous also toxiphagous
trachelipodous
trachomatous
trachycarpous
trachyspermous
tractitious (Rare)
tragedious (Obsolete) also tragic, tragical
traitorous
tralaticious or tralatitious
transcutaneous also transcutaneal also transdermal, transdermic
translatitious (Obsolete)
transpicuous also transparent
trappous
travailous (Obsolete)
treacherous
treasonous also treasonable
tremendous
tremorous
tremulous
trepidacious or trepidatious
treponematous also treponemal
triadelphous
triandrous also triandrian
tribunitious (Obsolete) same as tribunitial or tribunicial also tribunician
tricennarious (Rare) also tricennial
tricephalous
trichinous
trichronous also trisemic
trichopterous
trichotomous also trichotomic
tricoccous
tricornigerous
tricotyledonous
tricrotous also tricrotic
tridactylous also tridactyl
tridentiferous
triecious (American English) or trioecious (British English)
trifarious
triflorous
trigamous
trigeminous
trigonocerous
trigonous
trigynous
trijugous also trijugate
triluminous (Rare) also triluminar (Rare)
trimerous
trimorphous also trimorphic
trioecious (British English) or triecious (American English)
tripetalous
triphibious also triphibian (in adjectival form)
triphyllous
tripterous
triquetrous
trisepalous
triseralous
trispermous
tristichous
triticeous
tropophilous
troublous
truttaceous
tuberaceous
tuberculous
tuberiferous
tuberous also tuberose
tubicolous
tubicornous
tubiflorous same as tubuliflorous
tubuliferous
tubuliflorous
tubulous
tufaceous
tuffaceous
tumorous (American English) or tumourous (British English) also tumoral (Am Eng) or tumoural (Br Eng)
tumulous also tumulose
tumultuous
tungstous
turbinaceous
turbinacious (Archaic, Literary)
turgidous (Obsolete) same as turgid
turioniferous
turpentinous also turpentinic, turpentiny
typhaceous
typhous (not to be confused with typhus)
tyrannous
uberous (Obsolete) also copious, abundant, fruitful
ubiquitous also ubiquitary
ulceromembranous
ulcerous
uliginous also uliginose
ulmaceous
ulotrichous
ultracautious
ultrafastidious
ultragaseous
ultraglamorous (American English) or ultraglamourous (British English)
ultrahazardous
ultrareligious
ultraserious
ultroneous (Obsolete) also spontaneous, voluntary
umbelliferous
umbraculiferous
umbrageous
umbratilous (Obsolete) also shadowy, faint
umbratious (Obsolete, Rare) similar to umbrageous
umbriferous
umbrous
unabstemious
unabstentious
unacclivitous
unacrimonious
unacuminous
unadulterous
unadvantageous
unadventrous same as unadventurous
unadventurous
unalacritous
unambiguous
unambitious
unamorous
unanachronous
unanalogous
unanimous
unanxious
unarduous
unassiduous
unaudacious
unauspicious
unbarbarous
unbeauteous
unbibulous
unbigamous
unbilious
unblusterous
unboisterous
unbounteous
unbumptious
uncacophonous
uncalamitous
uncalcareous
uncallous
uncalumnious
uncancerous
uncapacious
uncapricious
uncaptious
uncarnivorous
uncautelous (Obsolete) also incautious
uncautious
uncavernous
uncensorious
unceremonious
unceriferous
unchivalrous
uncircuitous
unclamorous (American English) or unclamourous (British English)
uncommodious
uncompendious
uncongruous
unconscientious
unconscious
unconsentaneous
unconspicuous (Rare) same as inconspicuous
uncontagious
uncontemporaneous
uncontemptuous
uncontentious
uncontiguous
uncontinuous
uncontradictious
uncontumacious
uncopious
uncourageous
uncourteous
uncous (Obsolete) also hooklike
uncovetous
uncredulous
unctious (Obsolete) same as unctuous
unctuous
uncumbrous
uncurious
undangerous
undecorous
undeleterious
undelicious
undelirious
underscrupulous
underzealous
undesirous
undevious
undexterous also undextrous
undiaphanous
undichotomous
undigenous (Rare)
undimerous
undisastrous
undisputatious
undolorous
undubious
undulous also undulating, undulatory
unduteous
unedacious
unefficacious
unegregious
unemulous
unenvious
uneuphonious
unexpeditious
unextraneous
unfabulous
unfacetious
unfactious
unfallacious
unfamous
unfastidious
unfatuitous
unfelicitous
unfelonious
unferocious
unfibrous
unfictitious
unfilamentous
unfistulous
unflagitious
unflavorous
unflirtatious
unfortuitous
unfossiliferous
unfractious
unfrivolous
unfructuous
ungangrenous
ungarrulous
ungelatinous
ungenerous
unglamorous (American English) or unglamourous (British English)
unglorious
unglutinous
ungluttonous
ungracious
ungratuitous
ungregarious
unguentous also unguentary
unguiferous
unguinous
ungulous same as ungulate (in adjectival form)
unharmonious
unhazardous
unherbaceous
unhideous
unhilarious
unhomogeneous
unhomologous
unhumorous
unicolorous (American English) or unicolourous (British English)
unicornous
unidolatrous
uniflorous
unigenous
unignominious
unillustrious
unimperious
unincestuous
unindigenous
unindustrious
uninfectious
uniniquitous
uninjurious
uninnocuous
uninsidious
unintegrous
uninvidious
uniparous
unipetalous
uniphonous (Rare)
uniramous also uniramose
unisonous also unisonal, unisonant
unisotropous also unisotropic
unjealous
unjoyous
unlaborious
unlarcenous
unlecherous
unlibellous (British English) or unlibelous (American English)
unlibidinous
unlicentious
unlitigious
unloquacious
unlubricious
unludicrous
unlugubrious
unluminiferous
unluminous
unlustrous
unluxurious
unmagnanimous
unmalicious
unmarvellous (British English) or unmarvelous (American English)
unmellifluous
unmelodious
unmendacious
unmeretricious
unmeritorious
unmeticulous
unmicaceous
unmiraculous
unmischievous
unmomentous
unmonotonous
unmountainous
unmurmurous
unmutinous
unmysterious
unnacreous
unnecessitous
unnectareous
unnefarious
unnervous
unnitrogenous
unnumerous
unnutritious
unoblivious
unobnoxious
unobsequious
unobvious
unodious
unodoriferous
unodorous
unofficious
unominous
unonerous
unopprobrious
unostentatious
unparsimonious
unpendulous
unpenurious
unperfidious
unperilous
unpernicious
unperspicuous
unpervious
unpious
unpiteous
unpitious (Obsolete)
unplatitudinous
unplenteous
unplunderous
unpoisonous
unpompous
unponderous
unpopulous
unporous
unportentous
unportuous (Obsolete)
unprecarious
unprecious
unprecipitous
unprecocious
unpredaceous or unpredacious
unpreposterous
unpresumptuous
unpretentious
unprodigious
unproliferous
unpromiscuous
unpropitious
unprosperous
unpugnacious
unpunctilious
unquerulous
unrancorous (American English) or unrancourous (British English)
unrapacious
unrapturous
unrebellious
unreligious
unrepetitious
unresinous
unridiculous
unrighteous
unrigorous
unriotous
unrivalrous
unruinous
unsacrilegious
unsagacious
unsalacious
unsalubrious
unsanctimonious
unsanguineous
unscabrous
unscandalous
unscrupulous
unseditious
unsedulous
unselfconscious
unself-righteous
unsensuous
unsententious
unserious
unsimultaneous
unsinuous
unslanderous
unslumbrous
unsolicitous
unsonorous
unsoporiferous
unspacious
unspecious
unspirituous
unsplendorous
unspontaneous
unspurious
unstrenuous
unstrepitous
unstridulous
unstudious
unsulfureous
unsumptuous
unsupercilious
unsuperfluous
unsuperstitious
unsuspicious
unsymphonious
unsynchronous
unsynonymous
untedious
untempestuous
untenacious
untenebrous
untenuous
untimeous (Scottish English) same as untimely
untimorous
untortious
untortuous
untraitorous
untreacherous
untremendous
untremulous
untuberculous
untumultuous
unubiquitous
unulcerous
unusurious
unuxorious
unvacuous
unvalorous
unvaporous
unvasculous also unvascular
unvenomous
unventurous
unveracious
unverdurous
unverminous
unvertiginous
unvexatious
unvicarious
unvicious
unvictorious
unvigorous
unvillainous
unvinous
unvirtuous
unvitreous
unvivacious
unvociferous
unvoluminous
unvoluptuous
unvoracious
unvulturous also unvulturine
unzealous
uproarious
uranous
urbicolous (Rare) also urban
uredinous
uriniferous
uriniparous
urinogenous
urinous also urinose
urodelous same as urodelan
urogenous
uropodous also uropodal
urticaceous
urticarious also urticarial
ustilagineous also ustilaginous
ustorious (Rare)
usurarious (Obsolete) also usurary (Obsolete) same as usurious
usurious also usurous
uveous also uveal
uxorious
vacuous
vafrous (Obsolete) also crafty, cunning, sly
vagarious
vaginicolous
vaginiferous
vaginopennous (Rare) also sheath-winged
vagous (Obsolete) also wandering, unsettled
vainglorious
valerianaceous
valetudinous (Obsolete) same as valetudinarian (in adjectival form)
valgous
valorous
vanadious also vanadous
vaporiferous
vaporous
varicellous
varicous (Obsolete) same as varicose
variolous also variolar
various
vasculous also vasculose, vascular
vegetatious
vegetous (Obsolete) also vegete (Obsolete) also vigorous
veinous
velamentous
veliferous (Obsolete)
vellous
velutinous
veneficious (Obsolete) or veneficous (Obsolete) also venefic (Obsolete)
venereous (Obsolete, Rare)
venomous
venous
ventricous also ventricose
ventriculous
ventriloquous
ventrous (Archaic) same as adventurous
venturous
venulous also venulose
veracious
verbenaceous
verdurous
verecundious (Obsolete) same as verecund (Archaic) also bashful, modest
veridicous also veridical, truthful
verisimilitudinous
verisimilous also verisimilar
vermicious
vermiculous also vermiculose
verminous
vermiparous
vermivorous
vernaculous (Obsolete)
verrucous
versimilous (Obsolete) also verisimilar
vertiginous
vertuous (Obsolete) also virtuous, powerful
vesiculocavernous
vesiculous also vesicular
vexatious
vicarious
vicious
vicissitudinous
victorious
viduous
vigorous
villainous
villanous variant spelling of villainous
villenous (not to be confused with villainous)
villous
vimineous
vinaceous
vinagrous
viniferous
vinous
violaceous
violous (Obsolete) also violent
viperous
viraginous also viraginian
virous (not to be confused with virus)
virtuous
viruliferous
viscous also viscose
vitaceous
vitelligenous also vitellogenic
viticolous
vitiferous
vitiliginous
vitious
vitreous
vitriolous (Obsolete) also vitriolic
vituperrious (Obsolete) also shameful, disgraceful
vivacious
viviparous
vociferous
volacious
volageous (Obsolete)
voluminous
voluptuous
vomitous
voracious
voraginous (Rare)
vortiginous
vulturous also vulturine
waverous (Rare)
whisperous same as whispery
wonderous also wondrous
wondrous also wonderous
wrongous (Rare)
xanthocarpous
xanthochroous
xanthodontous
xanthogranulomatous
xanthomatous
xanthomelanous
xanthophyllous
xanthopous
xanthospermous
xanthous
xenogamous
xenogenous
xenophilous
xerodermatous also xerodermatic
xeromorphous also xeromorphic
xerophilous
xerophobous
xiphopagous also xiphopagic
xiphophyllous
xylocarpous
xylogenous also xylophilous
xylophagous also hylophagous, lignivorous
xylophilous
xylotomous
xyridaceous
ytterbous also ytterbic
yttriferous
yttrious same as yttric
zealous
zinciferous
zincous same as zincic
zingiberaceous also zinziberaceous
zoochorous
zoogamous
zoogenous also zoogenic
zoogonous
zoolatrous
zoophagous also carnivorous
zoophilous also zoophilic
zoophobous
zoophorous
zoosporous also zoosporic
zygodactylous also zygodactyl (in adjectival form)
zygomorphous also zygomorphic
zygomycetous
zygophyllaceous
zymogenous also zymogenic
Refer to List 1 for additional words ending with the suffix -OUS
This list is expanded and updated regularly.
With very few exceptions, all words on this list are adjectives. Those that are also nouns are so noted.
nacreous
nacrous
naphthous
nasicornous
natalitious (Obsolete) also natalitial
natatorious
naufragous (Obsolete)
nauseous
navigerous (Rare)
nebulous
necessitous
necrophagous
necrophilous
necrophorous
nectareous also nectarous, nectarean
nectariferous
nectarivorous
nectarous also nectareous, nectarean
nefandous (Archaic) also unmentionable
nefarious
negotious (Rare)
nemoricolous also nemoricoline, nemoricole
nemorous (Rare) also woody
neotenous
nephrogenous
nephrostomous also nephrostomial
nervous
neurilemmatous also neurilemmal, neurilemmatic
neurogenous also neurogenic
neuromatous
neuropodous
neuropterous also neuropteran
neurosensiferous
neurotendinous
nickeliferous
nickelous
nidicolous
nidifugous
nidorous (Rare)
niggardous (Obsolete) also niggardly
nimbiferous
nimious (Obsolete) also inordinate, excessive
niobous also columbous
nitriferous
nitrogenous
nitrophilous
nitrous
niveous
noctiferous (Obsolete)
noctilucous
noctivagous also noctivagant
nocuous
nodosous (Obsolete) same as nodous, nodose
nodous also nodose
nodulous also nodulose
noious (Obsolete) also annoying, troublesome
nomopelmous
nonabstemious
nonadvantageous
nonadventitious
nonadventurous
nonambiguous
nonambitious
nonamorous
nonamphibious
nonanachronous
nonanalogous
nonaqueous
nonargentiferous
nonarmigerous
nonauriferous
nonautonomous
nonbarbarous
nonbibulous
nonbilious
nonbituminous
nonblasphemous
nonbulbaceous same as nonbulbous
nonbulbiferous
nonbulbous
noncalcareous
noncalumnious
noncancerous
noncapricious
noncaptious
noncarnivorous
noncensorious
nonceremonious
nonchivalrous
noncircuitous
nonclamorous (American English) or nonclamourous (British English)
noncleistogamous also noncleistogamic
noncommodious
noncongruous
nonconscientious
nonconscious
noncontagious
noncontemporaneous
noncontemptuous
noncontentious
nonconterminous also nonconterminal
noncontiguous
noncontinuous
noncontumacious
noncotyledonous also noncotyledonal, noncotyledonary
noncovetous
noncredulous
noncretaceous
noncrustaceous
noncumbrous
noncurious
nondangerous
nondeciduous
nondeclivitous
nondecorous
nondeleterious
nondelirious
nondesirous
nondevious
nondexterous also nondextrous
nondiaphanous
nondiathermanous
nondichogamous also nondichogamic
nondichotomous
nondipterous
nondisastrous
nondisingenuous
nondisputatious
nonefficacious
nonegregious
nonemulous
nonenvious
nonerroneous
noneuphonious
nonexpeditious
nonextraneous
nonfacetious
nonfactious
nonfactitious
nonfallacious
nonfastidious
nonfelicitous
nonfelonious
nonferocious
nonferrous
nonfeverous also nonfeverish
nonfibrous
nonfictitious
nonfilamentous
nonflagitious
nonflirtatious
nonfloriferous
nonfortuitous
nonfossiliferous
nonfrivolous
nongangrenous
nongarrulous
nongaseous
nongelatinous
nonglamorous (American English) or nonglamourous (British English)
nonglandulous also nonglandular
nonglutenous
nongracious
nongratuitous
nongregarious
nongrievous
nonharmonious
nonhazardous
nonheinous
nonhomogeneous
nonhomogenous
nonhomologous
nonhumorous (American English) or nonhumourous (British English)
nonhydrogenous
nonidolatrous
nonigneous
nonignominious
nonimperious
nonincestuous
nonindigenous
nonindustrious
noninfectious
noninjurious
nonintegrous
noninvidious
nonisotropous also nonisotropic
nonlacteous
nonlarcenous
nonleguminous
nonlepidopterous also nonlepidopteral
nonleprous
nonlibellous (British English) or nonlibelous (American English)
nonlibidinous
nonlicentious
nonlitigious
nonlubricious
nonlugubrious
nonluminous
nonlustrous
nonmalarious also nonmalarial, nonmalarian
nonmalicious
nonmelodious
nonmetalliferous
nonmetamorphous
nonmiraculous
nonmischievous
nonmonogamous
nonmountainous
nonmucilaginous
nonmucous
nonmurderous
nonmutinous
nonnebulous
nonnecessitous
nonnervous
nonnitrogenous
nonnitrous
nonnutritious
nonobvious
nonodoriferous
nonodorous
nononerous
nonopprobrious
nonoxygenous
nonparous
nonperilous
nonpetroliferous
nonphosphorous
nonpinaceous
nonplatitudinous
nonpoisonous
nonponderous
nonpopulous
nonporous
nonportentous
nonposthumous
nonprecious
nonproliferous
nonpromiscuous
nonprosperous
nonrebellious
nonreligious
nonrepetitious
nonruinous
nonsacrilegious
nonsalubrious
nonsanctimonious
nonscandalous
nonseditious
nonsensuous
nonsententious
nonsequacious
nonserious
nonserous
nonsiliceous or nonsilicious
nonsimultaneous
nonslanderous
nonsolicitous
nonspacious
nonspecious
nonspiritous
nonspirituous
nonspontaneous
nonspurious
nonstudious
nonsubconscious
nonsulfurous
nonsulphurous
nonsymphonious
nonsynchronous
nonsynonymous
nontitaniferous
nontortuous
nontraitorous
nontuberculous
nontumorous (American English) or nontumourous (British English)
nontumultuous
nontyrannous
nonubiquitous also nonubiquitary
nonulcerous
nonunanimous
nonusurious
nonvacuous
nonvalorous
nonvaporous
nonvarious
nonvasculous also nonvasculose, nonvascular
nonvenomous
nonvenous
nonveracious
nonverminous
nonvexatious
nonvicarious
nonvillainous
nonvinous
nonvirtuous
nonviscous also inviscid
nonviviparous
nonzealous
notorious
novitious (Obsolete) also novel (in adjectival form)
noxious
noyous (Obsolete) also annoying, disagreeable
nubiferous
nubigenous (Rare)
nubilous
nucamentaceous or nucumentaceous
nuciferous
nucivorous
nucumentaceous or nucamentaceous
nudicaulous also nudicaul
nulliparous
nulliporous
numberous (Obsolete) same as numerous
numerous
numinous
nutritious
nyctaginaceous
nyctanthous
nymphaeaceous
nymphiparous
obdiplostemonous
obliquitous
oblivious
obloquious (Rare) also reproachful
obnoxious
obreptitious
obsequious
obstetricious (Obsolete)
obstreperous
obstropalous or obstropulous (Humurous) variant of obstreperous
obuncous
obvious
occiduous (Rare) also occidental (in adjectival form) also western (in adjectival form)
ocherous also ochery
ochraceous same as ocherous
ochreous also ochrous, ochry
ochroleucous
ochrous also ochreous, ochry
octagynous also octogynous
octamerous also octomerous
octandrious also octandrous
octastichous
octogynous also octagynous
octomerous also octamerous
octopetalous
octopodous also octopod (in adjectival form)
octosepalous
octospermous
octostichous
odiferous also odiferant same as odoriferous
odious
odometrous (Rare)
odontomatous
odontophorous also odontophoral, odontophorine
odontorhynchous
odontostomatous
odoriferous
odorous
oedematous (British English) or edematous (American English) also oedematose (Br Eng) or edematose (Am Eng)
oenanthylous (Obsolete)
oestrous (British English) or estrous (American English) also oestral (Br Eng) or estral (Am Eng)
officious
oleaceous
oleaginous
oleiferous
oleoresinous
oleous (Archaic) also oily
oleraceous also esculent
olidous also fetid
oligandrous
oliganthous
oligochaetous
oligomerous
oligopetalous
oligophagous
oligosepalous
oligospermous
oligotokous
olivaceous
ombrogenous
ombrophilous
ombrophobous
ominous
ommatophorous
omnifarious
omniferous
omnigenous (Rare)
omniparous also omniparient (Rare)
omniscious (Obsolete) also omniscient
omnivorous
omophagous also omophagic
onagraceous
onagrarieous
oncogenous also oncogenic
onerous
onymous
oogamous
oosporous also oosporic
opacous (Rare) also opaque (in adjectival form)
operculiferous
operculigenous
operous (Obsolete) also operose
opertaneous (Rare) also concealed also private (in adjectival form)
ophidious also ophidian (in adjectival form)
ophiolatrous
ophiomorphous
ophiophagous
opiferous (Rare)
opiniastrous (Obsolete) also opiniaster (Obsolete) also opinionated
opiparous (Obsolete) also sumptuous
opisthocelous (American English) or opisthocoelous (British English)
opisthognathous
oppositifolious
oppositipetalous
oppositisepalous
opprobrious
oraculous
oragious (Rare) also stormy
oratorious (Obsolete) same as oratorical
orchidaceous also orchideous
orchideous also orchidaceous
ordurous
organophosphorous (not to be confused with organophosphorus)
orgillous (Obsolete) also proud, haughty
orgulous (Archaic) also haughty, proud
orichalceous
ornithodelphous (Obsolete) same as ornithodelphian
ornithophilous
orobanchaceous
orthocephalous also orthocephalic
orthognathous also orthognathic
orthophosphorous
orthopterous
orthospermous
orthostichous
orthotomous
orthotropous
osmious also osmous
osseocartilaginous
osseous
ossiferous
ossifragous
ossivorous
ostentatious
ostentous (Obsolete) same as ostentatious
osteodermatous also osteodermous
osteogenous also osteogenetic
osteopterygious
ostraceous same as ostreaceous
ostracodous also ostracodan
ostreaceous also written ostraceous
ostreophagous (Obsolete)
ostriferous
outdacious (Archaic) Eye dialectal spelling of audacious
outrageous
ovarious (Rare)
overabstemious
overambitious
overanxious
overbounteous
overbumptious
overcaptious
overcautious
overcensorious
overconscientious
overconscious
overcontentious
overcopious
overcourteous
overcovetous
overcredulous
overcurious
overdelicious
overdesirous
overenvious
overfactious
overfactitious
overfamous
overfastidious
overgenerous
overgracious
overgrievous
overidolatrous
overingenious
overjealous
overjoyous
overjudicious
overlascivious
overlicentious
overluscious
overluxurious
overmelodious
overnervous
overnumerous
overobsequious
overobvious
overofficious
overpiteous
overplenteous
overponderous
overpopulous
overpresumptuous
overprosperous
overreligious
overrighteous
overrigorous
overscrupulous
overserious
oversolicitous
overspacious
overstudious
oversuperstitious
oversuspicious
overtedious
overtenacious
overtimorous
overventurous
overvigorous
overzealous
oviferous also ovigerous
oviparous
ovoviviparous
ovuliferous
oxycephalous also oxycephalic
oxygenous also oxygenic
ozoniferous
ozonous
pabulous (Rare) also alimental
pachycarpous
pachydactylous
pachydermatous
pachydermous also pachydermal, pachydermic, pachydermoid
pactitious (Rare)
palacious (Obsolete) same as palatial
palaverous
paleaceous also paleate
paleous (Rare) same as paleaceous
palladious
palladous
palmaceous
palmiferous
palpigerous
paludicolous
paludinous
paludous also paludose
pamprodactylous also pamprodactyl
pancreatogenous
pandanaceous
pandarous (Obsolete) same as panderous
panderous
panivorous
pantophagous
papaveraceous
papaverous
papilionaceous
papilliferous also papillary, papillate
papillomatous
papillous also papillose, papillary
pappous also pappose
papuliferous
papulosquamous
papulous also papulose
papyraceous also papery
papyritious
paragnathous
paramorphous also paramorphic
parapetalous
parastichous
paratuberculous
parecious (American English) or paroecious (British English) also paroicous
parenchymatous also parenchymous, parenchymal
parenchymous also parenchymatous, parenchymal
parlous also an adverb
paroecious (British English) or parecious (American English) also paroicous
paronymous also paronymic
parricidious (Obsolete) same as parricidal
parsimonious
parturious (Obsolete) same as parturient
passifloraceous
pathogenous also pathogenic
patriclinous or patroclinous also patroclinal
patulous
pearlaceous
pectinaceous also pectinous
pectoriloquous
pectous
pecunious (Obsolete) also wealthy, rich
pedaneous (Rare) also pedestrian (in adjectival form)
pedestrious (Obsolete)
pedetentous (Rare)
pediculous
pedigerous
pedimanous
pedipalpous
pellagrous also pellagrose
pemphigous
pendulous
pennaceous
pennatulaceous (Obsolete)
pennigerous
pentacoccous
pentadactylous also pentadactylic
pentadelphous
pentagonous also pentagonal
pentagynous
pentahedrous also pentahedral
pentamerous
pentandrous
pentapetalous
pentaphyllous
pentaspermous
pentastichous
penumbrous also penumbral
penurious
pepsinogenous also pepsinogenic
peptogenous
percutaneous
perdulous (Obsolete)
perfidious
pergameneous same as pergamentaceous
pergamenous same as pergamentaceous
pergamentaceous
perichaetous
perichylous
periculous (Obsolete) also dangerous
perigynous
perilous
perimorphous also perimorphic
periosteous also periosteal
peripetalous
periproctous also periproctal, periproctic
peripterous
perisarcous also perisarcal
perissodactylous also perissodactyl (in adjectival form)
peristeromorphous
peristeropodous
peritomous
peritoneovenous
peritrichous
peritropous also peritropal
perjurious also written perjurous
perlaceous variant of pearlaceous
perlous (Obsolete) same as perilous
pernicious
perspicacious
perspicuous
perstreperous (Obsolete) also obstreperous, noisy
pertinacious
pervicacious
pervious
pesterous (Obsolete) also vexatious
pestiferous
pestilentious (Obsolete) same as pestilential
petaliferous also petalous
petaloideous
petalous
petroleous
petroliferous
petrosilicious
petrous
petulcous (Obsolete) also wanton, lustful
phaenogamous (British English) or phenogamous (American English)
phaenozygous (British English) or phenozygous (American English)
phagedenous also phagedenic
phalangious
phanerogamous also phanerogamic, phanerogamian
phenicious (American English) or phoenicious (British English)
phenogamous (American English) or phaenogamous (British English)
phenozygous (American English) or phaenozygous (British English)
philogynous
phlegmonous
phlogogenous
phoenicious (British English) or phenicious (American English)
phosphoreous (Obsolete) same as phosphorescent
phosphorous (not to be confused with phosphorus)
photophilous also photophilic
phycomycetous
phylactolaematous
phyllodineous
phyllophagous
phyllophorous
phyllopodous
physoclistous
physostomous
phytivorous
phytogenous
phytophagous also herbivorous
phytophilous
phytosuccivorous
piaculous same as piacular
piceous
pigmentous also pigmental
pileous
piliferous
piligerous
pilosebaceous
pilous also pilose
pilulous (Rare)
pinaceous
pinguidinous (Obsolete) also fatty
pious
piperaceous
piscicolous
piscivorous
pistillaceous
pistilliferous
piteous
pituitous (Archaic) same as mucous
placentiferous
placentious (Obsolete)
plagiostomatous same as plagiostomous
plagiotropous (Rare) also plagiotropic
planifolious
planipetalous
plantaginaceous
platanaceous
platiniferous
platinous
platitudinous
platycephalous also platycephalic
platypodous also platypod (in adjectival form)
plecopterous (adjective) also plectopteran (noun, adjective)
plectognathous also plectognathic
plectopterous also plectopteran (in adjectival form)
plectospondylous
pleiomerous
pleiophyllous
plenitudinous
plenteous
plentevous (Obsolete) same as plenteous
pleochroous also pleochroic
pleomorphous also pleomorphic
plesiochronous
plesiomorphous
pleurocarpous also pleurocarpic
pleurogenous
pleurotropous
plumbaginaceous
plumbagineous
plumbaginous
plumbeous
plumbiferous
plumbous
plumigerous
plumous
plumulaceous
plunderous
plurifarious
pluriparous
plurivorous
pluvious
pneumatophorous
poaceous
podagrous also podagral, podagric
podocephalous
podophthalmous (Obsolete)
podophyllous
poikilothermous also poikilothermal, poikilothermic
poisonous
polemoniaceous
pollenarious
polleniferous or polliniferous
polyadelphous
polyamorous
polyandrous
polycarpous also polycarpic
polychaetous (British English) or polychetous (American English) also polychaete (Br Eng) or polychete (Am Eng) (in adjectival form)
polychotomous
polychromous
polychronious
polycotyledonous
polydactylous also polydactyl (in adjectival form)
polydomous
polyedrous same as polyhedral
polyestrous (American English) or polyoestrous (British English)
polygalaceous
polygamous
polygenous
polyglottous (Rare)
polygonaceous
polygonous also polygonal
polygynous
polyhedrous also polyhedral
polymeniscous
polymerous
polymorphous
polymyodous also polymyoid
polyoestrous (British English) or polyestrous (American English)
polyoicous same as heteroicous
polyommatous
polyonomous same as polyonymous
polyonymous
polyparous
polypetalous
polyphagous also polyphagic
polyphonous
polyphyllous
polypiferous
polypiparous
polypodous also polypod (in adjectival form)
polyporous
polypous also polypoid
polyrhizous
polysemous
polysepalous
polyspermous
polysporous
polystichous
polythalamous
polytocous
polytomous
pomaceous
pomiferous
pompholygous (Obsolete)
pompous
ponderous
populous
porcelaneous (American English) or porcellaneous (British English)
porcelaineous or porcelainous
porcelanous (American English) or porcellanous (British English) same as porcelaneous (Am Eng) or porcellaneous (Br Eng)
porencephalous also porencephalic
poriferous
porous
porphyraceous also porphyritic
porphyrous
porraceous (Rare)
porriginous (Obsolete)
portentous
porteous (Scottish English) also porteous roll
portulacaceous
post-Carboniferous
postcartilaginous
postcretaceous
posthumous
posticous
postliminious
postliminous
postmyxedematous
postosseous
postspinous
poststertorous
postumous (Rare) same as posthumous
postvenous
prasinous
preambitious
prebarbarous
precancerous
pre-Carboniferous
precarious
precartilaginous
precautious
precedaneous (Obsolete) also preceding, previous
precious
precipitious (Obsolete) same as precipitous
precipitous
precocious
preconscious also a noun
precontemporaneous
predaceous or predacious
predesirous
predisastrous
prefamous
preferrous
preharmonious
preinjurious
prejudicious also prejudicial
preludious also preludial
preluxurious
premious (Rare)
prenuncious (Obsolete) also presaging
preobvious
preodorous
prepious
preposterous
prereligious
prerighteous
presagious (Obsolete) also foreboding, ominous
prescious (Obsolete) same as prescient
presentaneous (Obsolete)
prestigious
prestudious
presumptuous
presuspicious
pretentious
previctorious
previous
primevous (Obsolete) same as primeval
primigenious also primigenous
primiparous
primulaceous
prisonous also prisonlike
procacious (Rare) also forward, petulant
procellous
prociduous
proclivous
procoelous also procoelian
prodigious
proditorious (Obsolete)
prodromous (Rare) also precursory
profectitious (Rare)
proficuous (Obsolete) also profitable, advantageous
prognathous also prognathic
prolegomenous
proletaneous (Rare)
proliferous
proligerous
prolixious
promiscuous
propitiatious
propitious
prosenchymatous
prosperous
prostibulous (Obsolete) also meretricious
protandrous
protanomalous
proteaceous
proteinaceous also proteinic, proteinous
proteinous also proteinaceous, proteinic
proterandrous
proteranthous
proterogynous also protogynous
protogynous also proterogynous
protuberous (Rare) also protuberant
proximious (Obsolete) also proximate
pruinous also pruinose, frosty
pruniferous
pruriginous
psammomatous
psammophilous
psammous
pseudepigraphous also pseudepigraphal, pseudepigraphic, pseudepigraphical
pseudoambidextrous
pseudocarpous
pseudocartilaginous
pseudochylous
pseudocorneous
pseudocourteous
pseudoerysipelatous
pseudofamous
pseudogaseous
pseudomiraculous
pseudomorphous
pseudoneuropterous
pseudonymous
pseudoparenchymatous also pseudoparenchymal
pseudopious
pseudoprosperous
pseudoreligious
pseudosacrilegious
pseudostudious
pseudoviperous
pseudoviscous
pseudozealous
psittaceous
psocopterous
pteridophytous also pteridophytic
pterocarpous
pterodactylous also pterodactylic
pteropodous
puberulous also puberulent
pucciniaceous
pudendous also shameful
puerperous (Rare)
pugnacious
pulchritudinous
pulicous also pulicose
pulmocutaneous
pulmoniferous also pulmonate (in adjectival form)
pulpous
pultaceous also pulpy
pulveraceous also pulverulent
pulverous
pumiceous
punctilious
punicaceous
puniceous (Rare)
pupigerous
pupiparous
pupivorous
purpuriparous
purpurogenous
pusillanimous
pustulous also pustular
putaminous
putredinous
pyelovenous
pygopodous
pylorous also pyloric
pyrenomycetous
pyritaceous
pyritiferous
pyritous also pyritic, pyritical
pyrogenous also pyrogenic
pyroligneous also pyrolignous, pyrolignic
pyrolignous same as pyroligneous
pyromorphous
pyrophanous
pyrophorous also pyrophoric
pyrrhous also ruddy, reddish
pythogenous also pythogenic
quadragenarious
quadricornous
quadrifarious
quadrigeminous (Obsolete) same as quadrigeminal
quadrigenarious
quadrijugous
quadriphyllous
quadrumanous
quarrellous
quartziferous
quasi-advantageous
quasi-anxious
quasi-conscientious
quasi-conscious
quasi-continuous
quasi-courteous
quasi-dangerous
quasi-disadvantageous
quasi-disastrous
quasi-envious
quasi-famous
quasi-fictitious
quasi-gaseous
quasi-generous
quasi-glorious
quasi-gracious
quasi-injurious
quasi-laborious
quasi-luxurious
quasi-malicious
quasi-miraculous
quasi-mysterious
quasi-nebulous
quasi-pious
quasi-prosperous
quasi-rebellious
quasi-religious
quasi-ridiculous
quasi-righteous
quasi-sagacious
quasi-serious
quasi-slanderous
quasi-strenuous
quasi-studious
quasi-unanimous
quasi-unconscious
quasi-victorious
quasi-virtuous
quasi-zealous
querimonious also quermonious
querulous
quinquefarious
quotatious
rabious (Obsolete) also fierce
racemiferous
racemous also racemose
radicicolous
radiciflorous also rhizanthous
radicivorous
radious (Obsolete, Rare)
ragious (Obsolete) also rageful, furious
ramagious (Obsolete) also wild
rambunctious
ramentaceous
rameous also ramal
ramiflorous
ramigerous
ramiparous
ramous
rampacious (Slang) same as rampageous
rampageous
ramulous also ramulose
rancorous (American English) or rancourous (British English)
ranivorous
ranunculaceous
rapacious
rapinous (Obsolete) also plunderous
raptorious also raptorial
rapturous
raucous
ravenous
rebellious
rebucous (Obsolete) also rebuking
recidivous also recidivistic
reciprocornous (Rare)
reciprocous (Obsolete) same as reciprocal (in adjectival form)
recrementitious
rectilineous (Obsolete) same as rectilinear, rectilineal
rectitudinous
recurvous
regious (Obsolete) same as regal (in adjectival form)
reinfectious
rejectaneous (Obsolete) also rejected
rejectitious
religious
repertitious (Obsolete)
repetitious
reptiliferous
reptilious (Literary)
rescous (Obsolete)
residuous also residual (in adjectival form)
resinaceous
resiniferous
resinous also resiny
respectuous (Obsolete) also respectful, respectable
retecious also retiform
revelous (Obsolete)
revoltous
rhabdocoelous
rhamnaceous
rhinogenous
rhizanthous also radiciflorous
rhizocarpous also rhizocarpic
rhizocephalous
rhizogenous also rhizogenic
rhizomatous
rhizomorphous also rhizomorphoid
rhizophagous
rhizophilous
rhizophorous
rhizopodous also rhizopodan (in adjectival form)
rhodous
rhopalocerous also rhopaloceral
rhynchophorous
ribaldrous (Rare)
ribaudrous (Obsolete) also ribaudred (Obsolete) same as ribald
ridiculous
righteous
rigidulous
rigorous (American English) or rigourous (British English)
rimous also rimose
riotous
riparious also riparian (in adjectival form)
rivalrous
roboreous
robustious
roisterous
roriferous (Rare)
rosaceous
rosinous (Obsolete) also rosiny
rotiferous also rotiferal
rotundifolious
routous (Archaic)
roysterous same as boisterous
rubedinous (Rare) also reddish
rubiaceous
rubiginous also rubiginose
rubineous
rubious also ruby-colored
ructious
rudaceous
ruffianous (Obsolete) also ruffianly
rufous
rugous also rugose, rugate
ruinous
rumbustious (British English) same as rambunctious
rumorous (American English) or rumourous (British English)
rupicolous also rupestrine
rurigenous (Obsolete)
rutaceous
ruthenious
rypophagous
sabulous also sandy, gritty
sacchariferous
saccharous also saccharine
sacciferous
sacrilegious
sagacious
salacious
salebrous (Obsolete) also rough, rugged
salicaceous
salicylous (Obsolete) also salicylic
saliferous
saliniferous same as saliferous
salinous (Obsolete) same as saline (in adjectival form)
salivous
salsamentarious (Rare) also salted also saline (in adjectival form)
salsolaceous
salsuginous
saltatorious
saltpetrous (Obsolete)
salubrious
salutiferous also salutary
salviniaceous
sanctimonious
sanguicolous
sanguiferous
sanguifluous
sanguigenous
sanguinaceous
sanguineous
sanguinivorous same as sanguivorous
sanguivorous
sanioserous
sanious
santalaceous
saphenous also a noun
sapientious (Obsolete) same as sapiential
sapindaceous
saponaceous
saporous
sapotaceous
saprogenous also saprogenic
saprophagous
sarcasmous (Obsolete) same as sarcastic
sarcenchymatous
sarcolemmous also sarcolemmic
sarcomatous also sarcomatoid
sarcophagous also sarcophagic, carnivorous
sarcosaprophagous
sarcous
sarmentaceous also sarmentous, sarmentose
sarmentous also sarmentose, sarmentaceous
sarraceniaceous
satellitious (Rare)
saurognathous
sauropodous
savorous
saxicavous
saxicolous also saxicoline
saxifragaceous
saxifragous
scaberulous
scabious
scabrous
scandalous
scaphocephalous also scaphocephalic
scaphopodous also scaphopod (in adjectival form)
scapigerous
scarious also scariose
scatebrous (Obsolete)
scatophagous same as coprophagous
scaturiginous (Obsolete)
schistaceous
schistous also schistose
schizaeaceous
schizocarpous also schizocarpic
schizocoelous also schizocoelic
schizogenous
schizognathous
schizogonous
schizomycetous also schizomycetic
schizopelmous
schizophyceous
schizopodous also schizopod (in adjectival form)
schorlaceous
schorlous same as schorlaceous
scintillous (Rare) also scintillant, scintillating
sciolous
scious
scirrhous
scitamineous
sclerenchymatous
sclerocaulous
sclerodermatous
sclerodermous also sclerodermic
sclerogenous also sclerogenic
sclerophyllous also sclerophyll (in adjectival form)
sclerous
scolopaceous
scopiferous
scopulous (Obsolete)
scoriaceous
scorious same as scoriaceous
scotomatous
scribacious
scribatious (Obsolete) same as scribacious
scrofulous
scrophulariaceous
scrumptious
scrupulous
scrutinous
scurrilous
scutiferous
scybalous
sebaceous
sebiferous
sebiparous same as sebiferous
secretitious
sedimentous
seditious
sedulous
sejugous
seleniferous
selenous also selenious
self-conscious
self-injurious
self-luminous
self-oblivious
self-righteous
self-rigorous
self-suspicious
self-unconscious
semelparous
semeniferous same as seminiferous
semialuminous
semiandrogenous
semiautonomous
semibarbarous
semiblasphemous
semicalcareous
semiconscious
semicontinuous
semidangerous
semidiaphanous
semifictitious
semiflosculous
semiherbaceous
semiligneous
semiluminous
semilustrous
semimalicious
semimembranous
semimountainous
seminervous
seminiferous
semioblivious
semiopacous also semiopaque
semious
semioviparous
semipendulous
semiperspicuous
semipervious
semipious
semipoisonous
semiprecious
semirebellious
semireligious
semiresinous also semiresiny
semirigorous
semiserious
semispontaneous
semituberous
semivitreous
senatorious (Obsolete) same as senatorial
sensiferous
sensigenous
sensuous
sententious
sepalous
sepidaceous
septemfluous (Rare)
septifarious
septiferous
septifluous same as septemfluous
septifolious
sepulchrous
sequacious
serendipitous
sericeous
serious
serotinous also serotinal also serotine (in adjectival form)
serous
serpentigenous
serpentinous
serpiginous
serrous (Obsolete)
sesquialterous also sesquialteral
setaceous
setiferous also setigerous
setiparous
setous also setose
setulous also setulose
shorlaceous
sialogenous
sibilous (Rare) also sibilant (in adjectival form)
sidereous (Obsolete) same as sidereal
silentious (Rare)
siliceous or silicious
silicicalcareous
silicicolous
siliciferous
silicious or siliceous
siliquaceous
siliquous also siliquose
silvicolous
simaroubaceous or simarubaceous
simious also simian (in adjectival form)
simonious also simoniacal
simultaneous
sinewous (Obsolete) same as sinewy
singultous
sinistrous
sinuous
siphoniferous
siphonophorous
siphonostomatous
skeletogenous
slanderous
slangous (Rare) also slangy
slaughterous
slumberous also slumbrous
slumbrous also slumberous
smilacaceous
soboliferous
socioreligious
solacious (Obsolete)
solanaceous
solenaceous
solicitous
solidungulous also solipedous
solipedous
solisequious (Rare)
solitudinous
solivagous same as solivagant (Rare)
sombrous (Archaic) same as somber (American English) or sombre (British English)
somniculous (Obsolete) also sleepy, drowsy
somniferous
somnifugous (Obsolete)
somniloquous (Rare)
soniferous
sonorous
soporiferous
soporous also soporose
sorcerous
sordiferous also sorediiferous, sorediate
sorediiferous same as sordiferous
sortilegious also sortilegic
spacious
spadiceous
spathaceous
spathous also spathose same as spathaceous
specious
spermatogenous
spermatophorous also spermatophoral
spermous
sphacelous
sphagnicolous
sphagnous
spiciferous (Obsolete) also spicate
spicous also spicose
spiculigenous
spinaceous
spiniferous also spinigerous
spinigerous same as spiniferous
spinous
spinuliferous
spinulous also spinulose
spiriferous
spiritous
spirituous
spiroylous (Obsolete) also spiroylic (Obsolete)
splendidious (Obsolete) also splendidous (Obsolete) same as splendid
splendiferous
splendidous (Obsolete) also splendidious (Obsolete) same as splendid
splendorous (American English) or splendourous (British English) also splendrous
splendrous same as splendorous (American English) or splendourous (British English)
spitous (Obsolete) also spiteful
splenomyelogenous also splenomedullary
spondylous
spongeous same as spongious
spongicolous
spongious
spontaneous
sporaceous
sporidiferous
sporiferous
sporogenous
sporophorous also sporophoric
sporuliferous
spumeous (Obsolete) same as spumous
spumiferous
spumous also spumy
spurious
squaimous (Obsolete) same as squeamish
squamaceous also squamose
squamigerous
squamous also squamose, squamosal
squarrous also squarrose
squeamous (Obsolete) same as squeamish
stalactitious (Rare, Archaic)
stamineous also staminal
staminiferous
stanniferous
stannous
staphylomatous
steatomatous
steatopygous also steatopygic
steganopodous
stegocarpous
stegocephalous
stelliferous
stemmatous
stenokous
stenopetalous
stenophagous
stenophyllous
stenothermous also stenothermal
stentorious also stentorian
stercoraceous also stercorous
stercorarious
sterculiaceous
sterquilinous (Obsolete)
stertorious (Rare) same as stertorous
stertorous
stibious (Rare) same as antimonious
stigmatiferous
stillatitious
stillicidious (Obsolete) similar to stillatitious
stipulaceous
stirious (Obsolete)
stocious or stotious (Irish English) also inebriated also drunk (in adjectival form)
stoloniferous
stomachous (Obsolete)
stomatiferous
stomatopodous
stomatous also stomatal
stotious or stocious (Irish English) also inebriated also drunk (in adjectival form)
stramineous
strangurious
stratous
strenuous
streperous (Rare) also loud, boisterous
strepitous also strepitant
strepsipterous
stridulous
strigous (Rare) also strigose
strobilaceous
stromatous also stromatic, stromal
strombuliferous
strumous also strumose
struthious
studious
stupendous
stupeous also stupose
stuporous
styliferous
stylommatophorous
styracaceous
subacidulous
subaquaneous (Obsolete) same as subaqueous
subaqueous
subarboreous
subbituminous
subcalcareous
subcancellous also subcancellate
subcarbonaceous
subcarboniferous
subcartilaginous
subconscious also a noun
subcontiguous
subcontinuous
subcoriaceous
subcorneous
subcrustaceous
subcutaneous
subdelirious
subderisorious (Rare)
subdistichous
subdititious (Rare)
subdolichocephalous also subdolichocephalic
subdolous (Rare) also sly, crafty, cunning, artful
subereous also suberose, suberic
suberous also suberose
subfibrous
subflexuous
subfuscous
subgelatinous
subglabrous
subglumaceous
subitaneous (Obsolete) also sudden
sublustrous
submembranaceous same as submembranous
submembranous
submucous
subnacreous
subnodulous also subnodulose
subnutritious
subpodophyllous
subramous
subreptitious
subriguous (Obsolete)
subsensuous
subserous
subsimious also subsimian
subsinuous
subspinous
subspontaneous
substichous
subtegulaneous (Rare)
subterfluous (Rare) also subterfluent (Rare)
subterraneous also subterrestrial also subterranean (in adjectival form)
subterraqueous
subtriquetrous
subumbelliferous
subventaneous (Obsolete)
subventitious
subvitreous
succedaneous
succiduous (Rare)
succiferous
succinous (Rare) also succinic
succous (Literary)
succubous
succulous (Rare) also succulent, juicy
suchospondylous
suctorious (Rare) also suctorial
sudoriferous also sudoriparous
sudoriparous also sudoriferous
sudorous (Obsolete)
suffraginous (Obsolete)
suffruticous also suffruticose
sulfureous
sulfurous
sulphantimonious
sulpharsenious
sulphophosphorous
sulphureous
sulphurous
sumptuous
superambitious
superaqueous
superarduous
supercautious
superceremonious
superchivalrous
supercilious
supercretaceous also supracretaceous
supercurious
superdesirous
superdubious
superfluous
superfoliaceous
supergenerous
superglorious
superindustrious
superingenious
superlaborious
superluxurious
supermarvellous (British English) or supermarvelous (American English)
supernumerous
superofficious
superpetrous
superpious
superprecarious
superprosperous
superrighteous
supersagacious
superscandalous
supersensuous
superserious
superspinous also supraspinous, supraspinal
superstitious
superstrenuous
supersuspicious
supervacaneous (Obsolete) also superfluous, needless
supervictorious
supervigorous
supervoluminous
superzealous
suppedaneous (Obsolete) also underfoot
suppositious
supposititious same as suppositious
supracretaceous also supercretaceous
suprafoliaceous
supraspinous also supraspinal
surquedous (Obsolete) also surquedrous (Obsolete) also arrogant, insolent
surreptitious
suspicious
suspirious
susurrous
sychnocarpous
sympetalous also gamopetalous
symphilous
symphonious
symphyllous
synandrous
synantherous
synanthous
syncarpous
synchronous
syncotyledonous
syndactylous
synecious (American English) or synoecious (British English) also synoicous
syngamous also syngamic
syngenesious same as synantherous
syngnathous
synoecious (British English) or synecious (American English) also synoicous
synonymous
synpelmous
synsepalous same as gamosepalous
syntonous also syntonic, syntonical
syphilodermatous
talcous also talcose
tanniferous
tantalous
tardigradous (Obsolete) also slow-paced
tartareous
tartarous
tauricornous
tauromorphous
tautochronous
tautologous also tautologic, tautological
tautonymous also tautonymic
tautoousious (Rare) also tautoousian (Rare)
taxaceous
tedious
teknonymous
telegonous also telegonic
teleostomous
tellurous
telotrochous also telotrochal
temerarious
temerous (Obsolete) same as temerarious
tempestuous
temporaneous (Obsolete)
temptatious also tempting
tenacious
tendencious or tendentious also tendential
tendentious also tendencious, tendential
tendinous
tendogenous
tendonous same as tendinous
tendrillous (British English) or tendrilous (American English) also tendrillar
tenebrificous also tenebrific
tenebrious also tenebrous
tenebrous also tenebrious
tentaculiferous
tentiginous (Obsolete)
tenuifolious
tenuious (Obsolete) same as tenuous
tenuous
teratomatous
teretous (Obsolete) also terete
tergeminous
tergiferous
terraqueous
terreous (Obsolete)
terrestrious (Obsolete) also terrestrial (in adjectival form)
terricolous
terrigenous
testaceous
testudinarious
testudineous
tetrachotomous
tetracoccous
tetradactylous
tetradynamous
tetragonous
tetragynous
tetramerous
tetrapetalous
tetraphyllous
tetrandrous
tetrapodous
tetrapterous also tetrapteran (in adjectival form)
tetrasepalous
tetraspermous
tetrasporous also tetrasporic
tetrastichous
tetricous (Obsolete) same as tetric
tetterous
thalamiflorous also thalamifloral
thallious also thallous
thallous also thallious
theaceous
thecasporous
theftuous (Scottish English)
thelytokous also thelyotokous
theonomous
theophagous
theriomorphous also theriomorphic
thermogenous also thermogenic, thermogenetic
thermophilous also thermophilic
thermophyllous
thunderous also thundrous, thundery
thuriferous
thymelaeaceous
thymoprivous
thyrogenous also thyrogenic
thysanopterous also thysanopteran (in adjectival form)
thysanurous also thysanuran (in adjectival form)
tiliaceous
timeous (Scottish English) same as timely
timidous (Obsolete) same as timid
timorous
timous (Obsolete) same as timely, seasonable
tintinnabulous also tintinnabular, tintinnabulary
titaniferous
titanous
tomentous also tomentose
tonous
tophaceous
torminous
torous also torose
torpedinous
torrentuous same as torrential
tortious
tortulous
tortuous
torturous
torulous same as torose
torvous (Obsolete) also grim also stern (in adjectival form)
toxicophagous also toxiphagous
trachelipodous
trachomatous
trachycarpous
trachyspermous
tractitious (Rare)
tragedious (Obsolete) also tragic, tragical
traitorous
tralaticious or tralatitious
transcutaneous also transcutaneal also transdermal, transdermic
translatitious (Obsolete)
transpicuous also transparent
trappous
travailous (Obsolete)
treacherous
treasonous also treasonable
tremendous
tremorous
tremulous
trepidacious or trepidatious
treponematous also treponemal
triadelphous
triandrous also triandrian
tribunitious (Obsolete) same as tribunitial or tribunicial also tribunician
tricennarious (Rare) also tricennial
tricephalous
trichinous
trichronous also trisemic
trichopterous
trichotomous also trichotomic
tricoccous
tricornigerous
tricotyledonous
tricrotous also tricrotic
tridactylous also tridactyl
tridentiferous
triecious (American English) or trioecious (British English)
trifarious
triflorous
trigamous
trigeminous
trigonocerous
trigonous
trigynous
trijugous also trijugate
triluminous (Rare) also triluminar (Rare)
trimerous
trimorphous also trimorphic
trioecious (British English) or triecious (American English)
tripetalous
triphibious also triphibian (in adjectival form)
triphyllous
tripterous
triquetrous
trisepalous
triseralous
trispermous
tristichous
triticeous
tropophilous
troublous
truttaceous
tuberaceous
tuberculous
tuberiferous
tuberous also tuberose
tubicolous
tubicornous
tubiflorous same as tubuliflorous
tubuliferous
tubuliflorous
tubulous
tufaceous
tuffaceous
tumorous (American English) or tumourous (British English) also tumoral (Am Eng) or tumoural (Br Eng)
tumulous also tumulose
tumultuous
tungstous
turbinaceous
turbinacious (Archaic, Literary)
turgidous (Obsolete) same as turgid
turioniferous
turpentinous also turpentinic, turpentiny
typhaceous
typhous (not to be confused with typhus)
tyrannous
uberous (Obsolete) also copious, abundant, fruitful
ubiquitous also ubiquitary
ulceromembranous
ulcerous
uliginous also uliginose
ulmaceous
ulotrichous
ultracautious
ultrafastidious
ultragaseous
ultraglamorous (American English) or ultraglamourous (British English)
ultrahazardous
ultrareligious
ultraserious
ultroneous (Obsolete) also spontaneous, voluntary
umbelliferous
umbraculiferous
umbrageous
umbratilous (Obsolete) also shadowy, faint
umbratious (Obsolete, Rare) similar to umbrageous
umbriferous
umbrous
unabstemious
unabstentious
unacclivitous
unacrimonious
unacuminous
unadulterous
unadvantageous
unadventrous same as unadventurous
unadventurous
unalacritous
unambiguous
unambitious
unamorous
unanachronous
unanalogous
unanimous
unanxious
unarduous
unassiduous
unaudacious
unauspicious
unbarbarous
unbeauteous
unbibulous
unbigamous
unbilious
unblusterous
unboisterous
unbounteous
unbumptious
uncacophonous
uncalamitous
uncalcareous
uncallous
uncalumnious
uncancerous
uncapacious
uncapricious
uncaptious
uncarnivorous
uncautelous (Obsolete) also incautious
uncautious
uncavernous
uncensorious
unceremonious
unceriferous
unchivalrous
uncircuitous
unclamorous (American English) or unclamourous (British English)
uncommodious
uncompendious
uncongruous
unconscientious
unconscious
unconsentaneous
unconspicuous (Rare) same as inconspicuous
uncontagious
uncontemporaneous
uncontemptuous
uncontentious
uncontiguous
uncontinuous
uncontradictious
uncontumacious
uncopious
uncourageous
uncourteous
uncous (Obsolete) also hooklike
uncovetous
uncredulous
unctious (Obsolete) same as unctuous
unctuous
uncumbrous
uncurious
undangerous
undecorous
undeleterious
undelicious
undelirious
underscrupulous
underzealous
undesirous
undevious
undexterous also undextrous
undiaphanous
undichotomous
undigenous (Rare)
undimerous
undisastrous
undisputatious
undolorous
undubious
undulous also undulating, undulatory
unduteous
unedacious
unefficacious
unegregious
unemulous
unenvious
uneuphonious
unexpeditious
unextraneous
unfabulous
unfacetious
unfactious
unfallacious
unfamous
unfastidious
unfatuitous
unfelicitous
unfelonious
unferocious
unfibrous
unfictitious
unfilamentous
unfistulous
unflagitious
unflavorous
unflirtatious
unfortuitous
unfossiliferous
unfractious
unfrivolous
unfructuous
ungangrenous
ungarrulous
ungelatinous
ungenerous
unglamorous (American English) or unglamourous (British English)
unglorious
unglutinous
ungluttonous
ungracious
ungratuitous
ungregarious
unguentous also unguentary
unguiferous
unguinous
ungulous same as ungulate (in adjectival form)
unharmonious
unhazardous
unherbaceous
unhideous
unhilarious
unhomogeneous
unhomologous
unhumorous
unicolorous (American English) or unicolourous (British English)
unicornous
unidolatrous
uniflorous
unigenous
unignominious
unillustrious
unimperious
unincestuous
unindigenous
unindustrious
uninfectious
uniniquitous
uninjurious
uninnocuous
uninsidious
unintegrous
uninvidious
uniparous
unipetalous
uniphonous (Rare)
uniramous also uniramose
unisonous also unisonal, unisonant
unisotropous also unisotropic
unjealous
unjoyous
unlaborious
unlarcenous
unlecherous
unlibellous (British English) or unlibelous (American English)
unlibidinous
unlicentious
unlitigious
unloquacious
unlubricious
unludicrous
unlugubrious
unluminiferous
unluminous
unlustrous
unluxurious
unmagnanimous
unmalicious
unmarvellous (British English) or unmarvelous (American English)
unmellifluous
unmelodious
unmendacious
unmeretricious
unmeritorious
unmeticulous
unmicaceous
unmiraculous
unmischievous
unmomentous
unmonotonous
unmountainous
unmurmurous
unmutinous
unmysterious
unnacreous
unnecessitous
unnectareous
unnefarious
unnervous
unnitrogenous
unnumerous
unnutritious
unoblivious
unobnoxious
unobsequious
unobvious
unodious
unodoriferous
unodorous
unofficious
unominous
unonerous
unopprobrious
unostentatious
unparsimonious
unpendulous
unpenurious
unperfidious
unperilous
unpernicious
unperspicuous
unpervious
unpious
unpiteous
unpitious (Obsolete)
unplatitudinous
unplenteous
unplunderous
unpoisonous
unpompous
unponderous
unpopulous
unporous
unportentous
unportuous (Obsolete)
unprecarious
unprecious
unprecipitous
unprecocious
unpredaceous or unpredacious
unpreposterous
unpresumptuous
unpretentious
unprodigious
unproliferous
unpromiscuous
unpropitious
unprosperous
unpugnacious
unpunctilious
unquerulous
unrancorous (American English) or unrancourous (British English)
unrapacious
unrapturous
unrebellious
unreligious
unrepetitious
unresinous
unridiculous
unrighteous
unrigorous
unriotous
unrivalrous
unruinous
unsacrilegious
unsagacious
unsalacious
unsalubrious
unsanctimonious
unsanguineous
unscabrous
unscandalous
unscrupulous
unseditious
unsedulous
unselfconscious
unself-righteous
unsensuous
unsententious
unserious
unsimultaneous
unsinuous
unslanderous
unslumbrous
unsolicitous
unsonorous
unsoporiferous
unspacious
unspecious
unspirituous
unsplendorous
unspontaneous
unspurious
unstrenuous
unstrepitous
unstridulous
unstudious
unsulfureous
unsumptuous
unsupercilious
unsuperfluous
unsuperstitious
unsuspicious
unsymphonious
unsynchronous
unsynonymous
untedious
untempestuous
untenacious
untenebrous
untenuous
untimeous (Scottish English) same as untimely
untimorous
untortious
untortuous
untraitorous
untreacherous
untremendous
untremulous
untuberculous
untumultuous
unubiquitous
unulcerous
unusurious
unuxorious
unvacuous
unvalorous
unvaporous
unvasculous also unvascular
unvenomous
unventurous
unveracious
unverdurous
unverminous
unvertiginous
unvexatious
unvicarious
unvicious
unvictorious
unvigorous
unvillainous
unvinous
unvirtuous
unvitreous
unvivacious
unvociferous
unvoluminous
unvoluptuous
unvoracious
unvulturous also unvulturine
unzealous
uproarious
uranous
urbicolous (Rare) also urban
uredinous
uriniferous
uriniparous
urinogenous
urinous also urinose
urodelous same as urodelan
urogenous
uropodous also uropodal
urticaceous
urticarious also urticarial
ustilagineous also ustilaginous
ustorious (Rare)
usurarious (Obsolete) also usurary (Obsolete) same as usurious
usurious also usurous
uveous also uveal
uxorious
vacuous
vafrous (Obsolete) also crafty, cunning, sly
vagarious
vaginicolous
vaginiferous
vaginopennous (Rare) also sheath-winged
vagous (Obsolete) also wandering, unsettled
vainglorious
valerianaceous
valetudinous (Obsolete) same as valetudinarian (in adjectival form)
valgous
valorous
vanadious also vanadous
vaporiferous
vaporous
varicellous
varicous (Obsolete) same as varicose
variolous also variolar
various
vasculous also vasculose, vascular
vegetatious
vegetous (Obsolete) also vegete (Obsolete) also vigorous
veinous
velamentous
veliferous (Obsolete)
vellous
velutinous
veneficious (Obsolete) or veneficous (Obsolete) also venefic (Obsolete)
venereous (Obsolete, Rare)
venomous
venous
ventricous also ventricose
ventriculous
ventriloquous
ventrous (Archaic) same as adventurous
venturous
venulous also venulose
veracious
verbenaceous
verdurous
verecundious (Obsolete) same as verecund (Archaic) also bashful, modest
veridicous also veridical, truthful
verisimilitudinous
verisimilous also verisimilar
vermicious
vermiculous also vermiculose
verminous
vermiparous
vermivorous
vernaculous (Obsolete)
verrucous
versimilous (Obsolete) also verisimilar
vertiginous
vertuous (Obsolete) also virtuous, powerful
vesiculocavernous
vesiculous also vesicular
vexatious
vicarious
vicious
vicissitudinous
victorious
viduous
vigorous
villainous
villanous variant spelling of villainous
villenous (not to be confused with villainous)
villous
vimineous
vinaceous
vinagrous
viniferous
vinous
violaceous
violous (Obsolete) also violent
viperous
viraginous also viraginian
virous (not to be confused with virus)
virtuous
viruliferous
viscous also viscose
vitaceous
vitelligenous also vitellogenic
viticolous
vitiferous
vitiliginous
vitious
vitreous
vitriolous (Obsolete) also vitriolic
vituperrious (Obsolete) also shameful, disgraceful
vivacious
viviparous
vociferous
volacious
volageous (Obsolete)
voluminous
voluptuous
vomitous
voracious
voraginous (Rare)
vortiginous
vulturous also vulturine
waverous (Rare)
whisperous same as whispery
wonderous also wondrous
wondrous also wonderous
wrongous (Rare)
xanthocarpous
xanthochroous
xanthodontous
xanthogranulomatous
xanthomatous
xanthomelanous
xanthophyllous
xanthopous
xanthospermous
xanthous
xenogamous
xenogenous
xenophilous
xerodermatous also xerodermatic
xeromorphous also xeromorphic
xerophilous
xerophobous
xiphopagous also xiphopagic
xiphophyllous
xylocarpous
xylogenous also xylophilous
xylophagous also hylophagous, lignivorous
xylophilous
xylotomous
xyridaceous
ytterbous also ytterbic
yttriferous
yttrious same as yttric
zealous
zinciferous
zincous same as zincic
zingiberaceous also zinziberaceous
zoochorous
zoogamous
zoogenous also zoogenic
zoogonous
zoolatrous
zoophagous also carnivorous
zoophilous also zoophilic
zoophobous
zoophorous
zoosporous also zoosporic
zygodactylous also zygodactyl (in adjectival form)
zygomorphous also zygomorphic
zygomycetous
zygophyllaceous
zymogenous also zymogenic
Refer to List 1 for additional words ending with the suffix -OUS
