Words that end with OUS

There are 1,193 words that end with OUS in our word list, and 144 of them are common English words such as CANCEROUS, GENEROUS, MALICIOUS, POROUS and TENUOUS.

1,193words in total
144common words
ZYGODACTYLOUShighest scoring (32 points)
CONSCIENTIOUSlongest common word (13 letters)

Common words that end with OUS

144 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

Points

13-letter words 5 words

conscientious17heterogeneous17miscellaneous17superstitious15instantaneous13

12-letter words 5 words

subconscious18advantageous17preposterous16unscrupulous16simultaneous14

11-letter words 15 words

mischievous21synchronous19conspicuous17homogeneous17superfluous16treacherous16adventurous15unconscious15intravenous14prestigious14contentious13mountainous13pretentious13spontaneous13illustrious11

10-letter words 31 words

rendezvous23ubiquitous21amphibious19synonymous18fictitious15harmonious15infectious15marvellous15mysterious15victorious15auspicious14horrendous14meticulous14miraculous14precarious14prosperous14suspicious14contagious13contiguous13courageous13ridiculous13scandalous13tremendous13autonomous12continuous12indigenous12rebellious12tumultuous12disastrous11outrageous11nutritious10

9-letter words 39 words

hazardous22obnoxious18luxurious16frivolous15ambiguous14anonymous14ferocious14marvelous14oblivious14ambitious13cancerous13conscious13deciduous13malicious13momentous13righteous13sumptuous13delicious12glamorous12hilarious12ludicrous12murderous12nefarious12atrocious11courteous11dangerous11egregious11innocuous11monstrous11poisonous11tenacious11unanimous11analogous10ingenious10insidious10religious10erroneous9notorious9strenuous9

8-letter words 23 words

fabulous13humorous13infamous13previous13venomous13grievous12populous12precious12spacious12vigorous12wondrous12gracious11virtuous11cautious10enormous10gorgeous10luminous10numerous10perilous10generous9glorious9rigorous9nauseous8

7-letter words 22 words

aqueous16anxious14jealous14pompous13obvious12vicious12copious11devious11hideous11dubious10envious10furious10heinous10nervous10various10callous9curious9ominous9arduous8tedious8serious7tenuous7

6-letter words 3 words

joyous16famous11porous8

5-letter words 1 word

pious7

All 1,193 words that end with OUS

Includes 1,049 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many words that end with OUS are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,193 words that end with OUS. 144 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, ZYGODACTYLOUS scores 32 points, followed by ICHTHYOPHAGOUS (31). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.