bountiful

adjective

boun·​ti·​ful ˈbau̇n-ti-fəl 

1

: liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors

2

: given or provided abundantly

a bountiful harvest

bountifully

ˈbau̇n-ti-f(ə-)lē 

adverb

bountifulness

ˈbau̇n-ti-fəl-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of bountiful

• plentiful
• ample
• generous
• plenty

Choose the Right Synonym for bountiful

liberal, generous, bountiful, munificent mean giving or given freely and unstintingly.

liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given.

a teacher liberal with her praise

generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift.

a generous offer of help

bountiful suggests lavish, unremitting giving or providing.

children spoiled by bountiful presents

munificent suggests a scale of giving appropriate to lords or princes.

a munificent foundation grant

Examples of bountiful in a Sentence

a bountiful supply of water

a bountiful supply of apples for the harvest festival

Recent Examples on the Web

Back in San Diego County, the Carlsbad flower fields will open to the public on Sunday, with staff expecting a bountiful bloom thanks to the recent rains. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

Having a mix of plants around your yard that attracts bees, butterflies, and the like can help support a more bountiful harvest from the garden. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026

Layers were built and then discarded, offering a bountiful and realistic menu of styling options. —Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026

The ancient city has long been a popular travel destination, thanks to its bountiful historical sites, distinctive architecture, and fantastic food. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see bounty

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bountiful

adjective

boun·​ti·​ful ˈbau̇nt-i-fəl 

1

: generous sense 1

2

: plentiful sense 2

a bountiful supply

bountifully

-f(ə-)lē 

adverb

bountifulness

-fəl-nəs 

noun

Geographical Definition

Bountiful

geographical name

city in northern Utah north of Salt Lake City population 42,552