abundantly

adverb

abun·​dant·​ly

ə-ˈbən-dənt-lē

: in sufficient or more than sufficient measure : fully, amply, plentifully

Word History

Etymology

Middle English abundauntli, habundantly, from abundaunt, habundant abundant + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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