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 For Virginian Heather Bien, that meant capturing her vacation rental’s bountiful rose bushes and its perch above the river below. —Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 Portugal came in a close second thanks to its bountiful wellness amenities, access to nature, and its high number of cultural tours. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024 The company has a bountiful portfolio of Mythos themed games including the third edition of Arkham Horror, the miniatures board game Mansions of Madness, a=and the hidden traitor game Unfathomable. —Rob Wieland, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Not only was the presentation overflowing with choices, but the bountiful way in which every dish was displayed—including small descriptions breaking down the intricacies of each dish—truly added to the experience. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bountiful 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
  1. plentiful
  2. generous
  3. ample
  4. charitable
Adjective
  • So do lower speed limits, plentiful speed cameras, and consistent enforcement.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Blood is a plentiful source of protein-building amino acids, but those typically only account for around 10% of the fuel used by mammals during exercise.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of plentiful
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  • Although the deal was revealed just three weeks after execs floated it during an earnings call, the generous timeline for closing it is designed to enable continuity.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Our library had a generous limit of 150 items per person.
    Courtenay Rudzinski, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of generous
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  • Asking $40 million, the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom home features ample greenery draped gracefully over the white exterior, accentuating the height and magnitude of the structure.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Its generous dimensions offer ample coverage, whether you’re curled up with a good book or sharing it with a loved one.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of ample
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  • Additionally, are not deductible as charitable contributions on Schedule A.
    James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • As my colleague Rachel M. Cohen reported, acts of service for family, friends, and neighbors are typically not counted as volunteering, and opening your home to relatives or sending remittances to them is not counted as charitable giving.
    Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of charitable

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