Abundant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbʌn.dənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Abundant is an adjective meaning Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing.
Meaning
Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing.
More Meanings
- Richly supplied; wealthy; possessing in great quantity.
- (mathematics) Being an abundant number, i.e. less than the sum of all of its divisors except itself.
Example Sentences
Abundant in goodness and truth.
an abundant selection of carpets to choose from
Blackberries are abundant in this part of the country in October, so we always make lots of jam.
[W]ith their magical words they [poets] bring forth to our eyesight the abundant images and beauties of creation.
Word Forms
- abundaunt
Synonyms for abundant
Depending on context, synonyms include ample, bountiful, copious, exuberant, liberal, plenteous.
Antonyms for abundant
Common opposites include insufficient, lacking, rare, scant, scarce, uncommon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plentiful, galore, plenteous, superabundant, abounding, copious.
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