bountiful

1 of 2

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

bountifulness

2 of 2

noun

boun·​ti·​ful·​ness ˈbau̇n-ti-fəl-nəs 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being bountiful

Synonyms of bountiful

Adjective

• 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

Adjective

a bountiful supply of water

a bountiful supply of apples for the harvest festival

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Hold the pasta—this super-fresh summer lasagna is a great way to use up a bountiful crop of squash. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Hydrangeas are one of the most beloved flowers in the garden, their showy flowers putting on a bountiful display every summer. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 26 June 2026

Nothing beats harvesting fresh fruit from your backyard, and one way to ensure a bountiful harvest is by pruning your fruit trees. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026

Knowing how and when to water vegetables and other crops is crucial for a bountiful garden harvest. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see bounty

First Known Use

Adjective

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