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myriad

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

A very large number of something.

Pronunciation

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mihreeuhd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmɪɹiəd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A countless number or multitude (of specified things)

  2. formal

    The cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand

  3. formal

    Ten thousand; 10,000

adjective

  1. modifying a plural noun

    Great in number; innumerable, multitudinous

  2. modifying a singular noun

    Multifaceted, having innumerable elements

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: (modifying a plural noun) Great in number; innumerable, multitudinous

Used this way, myriad is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “He faced a myriad of details.”noun

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Synonyms

Sense: great in number

multitudinousinfinite

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