bountiful

adjective

ˈbau̇n-ti-fəl How to pronounce bountiful (audio)
Definition of bountifulnext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive a bountiful supply of apples for the harvest festival

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2
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation a bountiful host who makes sure that everyone has plenty to eat at his dinners

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How does the adjective bountiful contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of bountiful are generous, liberal, and munificent. While all these words mean "giving or given freely and unstintingly," bountiful suggests lavish, unremitting giving or providing.

children spoiled by bountiful presents

When would generous be a good substitute for bountiful?

While the synonyms generous and bountiful are close in meaning, generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift.

a generous offer of help

When is liberal a more appropriate choice than bountiful?

Although the words liberal and bountiful have much in common, liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given.

a teacher liberal with her praise

When could munificent be used to replace bountiful?

In some situations, the words munificent and bountiful are roughly equivalent. However, munificent suggests a scale of giving appropriate to lords or princes.

a munificent foundation grant

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Recent Examples of bountiful Above all, though, enjoy the holiday week and receive bountiful blessings from a loving universe! — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 Dishes are seasonal and inventive, with ingredients either straight from their kitchen garden or from other parts of this bountiful state: expect seared tuna from Port Lincoln with chili and mandarin oil, and risotto with asparagus as green as those vineyards. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 Beyond sensorial gratification, facial steaming's skin-care benefits are actually quite bountiful. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025 This week, three Chicago area gardening pros share inspiration and ideas on what to do now in order to reap bountiful returns later. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bountiful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
  1. plentiful
  2. generous
  3. ample
  4. charitable
Adjective
  • The ghosts of disasters past are plentiful for Leeds at QPR, and Farke wanted an exorcism.
    — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Rains are also plentiful during spring, which can benefit establishment.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 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
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Both boast wide stretches of sand with ample room for umbrellas and chairs.
    — Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 The 2025 G550’s ample output shines just about everywhere, including having serious passing power on the highway.
    — Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of ample
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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
Definition of charitable

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