bountiful

[ˈbaʊntɪf(ə)l]

bountiful Definition

  • 1large in quantity; abundant
  • 2generous or giving freely

Using bountiful: Examples

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

  • Example

    The garden was filled with bountiful harvests of fruits and vegetables.

  • Example

    She received a bountiful amount of gifts on her birthday.

  • Example

    The company's bountiful profits allowed them to expand their business.

bountiful Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bountiful

Phrases with bountiful

  • a large and generous meal

    Example

    The family prepared a bountiful feast for Thanksgiving.

  • an abundant crop or yield

    Example

    The farmers celebrated a bountiful harvest this year.

  • bountiful blessings

    an abundance of good things in life

    Example

    She counted her bountiful blessings every day.

Origins of bountiful

from Middle English 'bountevous', from Old French 'bonteivous', from bonté (goodness) + -ivous (adjective-forming suffix)

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Summary: bountiful in Brief

Bountiful [ˈbaʊntɪf(ə)l] describes something that is abundant or plentiful, often used to describe crops, harvests, or gifts. It can also mean generous or giving freely, as in 'She received a bountiful amount of gifts on her birthday.' Other phrases include 'bountiful feast,' 'bountiful harvest,' and 'bountiful blessings.' Synonyms include 'abundant,' 'plentiful,' and 'copious.'

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