bounteous

adjective

ˈbau̇n-tē-əs How to pronounce bounteous (audio)
Definition of bounteousnext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive offered a bounteous reward for finding the lost ring

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2
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed

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Recent Examples of bounteous With three iconic valleys — Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander — Sonoma is the most sustainable wine region in the world with lots of permaculture and biodynamic farming of not only grapes but bounteous produce and plenty of sustainable and ethical farms raising livestock and producing dairy. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 One of the enduring paradoxes of the Amazon basin is that the same bounteous waterways that power the world's ninth economy and make Brazil a renewable energy standout often leave nearby towns in the dark. — Mac Margolis, NPR, 12 May 2024 The horrors are bounteous, the narrative a bit disjointed; the Indigenous people, along with Segundo, who is half Mapuche, say little or are largely silent. — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024 Rather than having servants deliver one course at a time, the long dining tables were set with piles of food in elaborate chaffing dishes, tureens and trays so that guests were encouraged to graze their way through the bounteous offerings. — Gaile Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bounteous
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  1. plentiful
  2. generous
  3. ample
  4. charitable
  5. bountiful
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  • Outdoor activities are plentiful, from the numerous hiking trails to the Contoocook River, which offers boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
  • For example, cheap labor and service means women in major cities can outsource domestic tasks to workers who migrate into the cities, supplementing that free and plentiful childcare.
    — Rocio Wu, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of plentiful
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  • Wout Faes was generous enough to give Hojlund an extra beat to run the ball into the penalty area unpressured, and United’s No 9 accepted the gift with a shot low and hard across Mads Hermansen into the far corner.
    — Carl Anka, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Her passion for theatre is matched by her kind and generous spirit, creating an environment where her peers feel encouraged and supported.
    — Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • While that will probably have to be in the form of a major trade, Briere didn’t shoot down a suggestion that the Flyers, now with an ample amount of salary cap space this coming offseason, could wade into free agency.
    — Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • By the late 1960s, Cindy Pritzker was a visible figure in Chicago’s charitable community, including co-chairing the annual Crystal Ball, a fundraising event that raised money for Michael Reese Hospital’s Medical Research Institute.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • Adams once housed a bountiful collection of clothes and memorabilia spanning the history of the local ballclub.
    — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The breakfast buffet, too, is just as worldly: the bountiful help-yourself spread of arepas, empanadas, smoked salmon, baba ganoush, fresh fruit, and more is the perfect way to fuel up for a day of exploring.
    — Katie Chang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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