What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
plenteous
Example
The garden was plenteous with flowers of every color. [plenteous: adjective]
Example
The chef prepared a plenteous feast for the guests. [plenteous: adjective]
plentiful
Example
The market had a plentiful supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. [plentiful: adjective]
Example
There was a plentiful amount of food at the party. [plentiful: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Plentiful is more commonly used than plenteous in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between plenteous and plentiful?
Plenteous is more formal than plentiful and is often used in formal writing or speech.
