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Bounteous - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Bounteous means generous or plentiful, often describing something given or provided in large amounts. It can refer to abundant resources, lavish gifts, or a person’s generous nature.

bounteous

/ˈbaʊn.ti.əs/ /ˈbaʊn.ti.əs/

Definition:

Generous or abundant in giving; plentiful.

Synonyms:

Generous, lavish, abundant, ample, liberal

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Scarce, meager, stingy

Common Collocations:

Bounteous harvest, bounteous gifts, bounteous nature

Derivatives:

Bounteously, bounteousness

Usage Tips:

Use "bounteous" to describe generous abundance, often in nature or gifts.

Common Phrases:

Bounteous blessings, bounteous feast, bounteous land

Etymology:

From Old French "bontif," meaning kind or gracious; related to "bounty."

Examples:

  • 1. The garden yielded a bounteous harvest this year.
  • 2. She shared her bounteous wealth with the needy.
  • 3. The land was known for its bounteous resources.
  • 4. His bounteous generosity touched everyone around him.

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