Bounteous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbaʊntiəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bounteous is an adjective meaning (of a person) Inclined to be generous.
Meaning
(of a person) Inclined to be generous.
More Meanings
- (of a gift, etc.) Liberal or abundant.
Example Sentences
Which with a bounteous hand was kindly lent
Hail, univerſal Lord, be bounteous ſtill / To give us onely good; […]
Be bounteous at our Meale. Giue me thy hand, / Thou haſt bin rightly honeſt, ſo haſt thou […]
“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. […]
Word Forms
- bountious
Synonyms for bounteous
Depending on context, synonyms include big, generous, handsome, bountiful, giving, openhanded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bountiful, big, giving, generous, bighearted, freehanded.
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