C2adjectiveformallanguage
US/ˈmɪr.i.əd/
UK/ˈmɪr.i.əd/
extremely many; too many to count
In context
The night market offers myriad choices, from seafood to handmade jewellery.
Social media can affect young people in myriad ways, both good and bad.
The city's myriad lights reflected beautifully on the river at night.
Words that go with myriad
adjective + noun
- myriad waysClimate change affects farmers in myriad ways.
- myriad formsArt can take myriad forms, from painting to dance.
- myriad reasonsPeople move abroad for myriad reasons.
- myriad problemsThe new airport faced myriad problems in its first year.
- myriad possibilitiesThe internet opened up myriad possibilities for small businesses.
- myriad optionsWith myriad options on the menu, it was hard to choose.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There are myriad of reasons.Correct: There are myriad reasons. / There are a myriad of reasons.