Galore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡəˈlɔː/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Galore is an adjective meaning (postpositive) In abundance.
Meaning
(postpositive) In abundance.
More Meanings
- In abundance.
- (archaic) An abundance; plenty.
Example Sentences
After the shipwreck there was whisky galore to be had for the taking.
I have got the Innishowen and galores of bread and cheese ready, and all the neighbours are to join us.
"Nice stuff, water; eh, Nora?" he remarked, complying. "Why don't you file it away a lot?" she demanded, pointing to the slight incision he had made. "I want to wallow in it galore."
[…]But when I had bestridden the plank, quoth I to myself, "Thou deserveth all that betideth thee. All this is decreed to me of Allah (whose name be exalted!), to turn me from my greed of gain, whence ariseth all that I endure, for I have wealth galore."
Word Forms
- galores
Synonyms for galore
Depending on context, synonyms include aplenty, abundant, abounding, ample, brimming, copious.
Antonyms for galore
Common opposites include dearthy, geason, infrequent, rare, raresome, scant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abounding, abundant, many, aplenty, plentifully, whisky.
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