myriad

[ˈmɪr.i.əd]

myriad Definition

• 1. a countless or extremely great number of people or things
• 2. constituting a very large, indefinite number; innumerable

Using myriad: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "myriad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The myriad stars twinkled in the night sky.

• Example

  She faced myriad obstacles in her path to success.

• Example

  The company offers a myriad of products to choose from.

myriad Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for myriad

• countless
• innumerable
• endless
• limitless
• uncountable

Antonyms for myriad

• limited
• measurable
• finite

Phrases with myriad

• a myriad of

  a large number of something

  Example

  The city has a myriad of restaurants to choose from.

• myriad possibilities

  a vast number of potential options or outcomes

  Example

  The new technology opens up myriad possibilities for research and development.

• myriad colors

  a wide range of colors

  Example

  The autumn leaves displayed a myriad of colors.

Origins of myriad

from Greek 'murias' meaning '10,000'

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Summary: myriad in Brief

The term 'myriad' [ˈmɪr.i.əd] refers to an extremely large, indefinite number of people or things. It can be used as both a noun and an adjective, as in 'The myriad stars twinkled in the night sky.' 'Myriad' can also be used in phrases like 'a myriad of,' denoting a large number of something, and 'myriad possibilities,' indicating a vast number of potential options or outcomes.