What does bounteous mean?
Bounteous means (of a person) Inclined to be generous..
Bounteous
/ˈbaʊntiəs/ · adjective
Meaning
(of a person) Inclined to be generous..
Definitions by Sense
- (of a person) Inclined to be generous.
- (of a gift, etc.) Liberal or abundant.
Example Sentences
Which with a bounteous hand was kindly lent
Be bounteous at our Meale. Giue me thy hand, / Thou haſt bin rightly honeſt, ſo haſt thou […]
Hail, univerſal Lord, be bounteous ſtill / To give us onely good; […]
“Your Grace may be well assured,” said the Friar, “that, with the grace of Saint Dunstan, I shall find the way of multiplying your most bounteous gift.”
“I’d like to say it’s not just bounteous privilege, but it is. People like Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, they’re incredibly cut off from the world. […]
Synonyms for bounteous
Antonyms for bounteous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bounteous
- most bounteous
- bountious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bounteous?
Common synonyms include big, generous, handsome, bountiful.
What is the opposite of bounteous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bounteous in a sentence?
Which with a bounteous hand was kindly lent
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