Galore

/ɡəˈlɔː/ · adjective

Meaning

(postpositive) In abundance..

Definitions by Sense

1. (postpositive) In abundance.
2. (archaic) An abundance; plenty.
3. In abundance.

Example Sentences

After the shipwreck there was whisky galore to be had for the taking.

[…]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."

I am the destroyer of mountains, the killer of kings, I always fly by yet I don't have wings. I can end basketball games or marriages with similar ease, and though I flow like a stream only water can freeze. I've murdered parents and children and house plants galore, yet, despite all this, you always want more. Who am I?

The usual routine of confections and pastry follows, after which a galore of fruits of all kinds, with a chassè of excellent Mocha, the immediate servitude of which, after good dining, is, I think, universally acknowledged to be a great exhiliration.^([sic – meaning exhilaration])

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."

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