ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Plentiful

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈplɛntɪfl̩/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Plentiful is an adjective meaning Existing in large number or ample amount.

Meaning

Existing in large number or ample amount.

More Meanings

  1. Yielding abundance; fruitful.
  2. (obsolete) Lavish; profuse; prodigal.

Example Sentences

a plentiful harvest
a plentiful supply of water
She accumulated a plentiful collection of books.
Some years, the tree is a plentiful source of apples.

Word Forms

Synonyms for plentiful

Depending on context, synonyms include abounding, abundant, adequate, ample, bountiful, brimming.

Antonyms for plentiful

Common opposites include bare, barren, deficient, insufficient, lacking, light.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include plenteous, bountiful, abundant, copious, ample, rich.

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