abundant

adjective

abun·​dant ə-ˈbən-dənt 

1

: existing or occurring in large amounts : ample

abundant rainfall

abundant food

2

a

: marked by great plenty (as of resources)

a fair and abundant land

b

: amply supplied : abounding

an area abundant with bird life

abundantly adverb

flowers blooming abundantly

facts that are abundantly [=extremely] clear/obvious

Synonyms

• ample
• aplenty
• bounteous
• bountiful
• comfortable
• cornucopian
• galore
• generous
• liberal
• plenteous
• plentiful
• plenty

Choose the Right Synonym for abundant

plentiful, ample, abundant, copious mean more than sufficient without being excessive.

plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

Examples of abundant in a Sentence

Rainfall is more abundant in summer.

It is the most abundant bird in the forest.

an abundant supply of food

He offers abundant evidence that he is right.

a society abundant in things to buy

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The 1,450-square-foot living space offers an open-concept design with fresh interior and exterior paint, abundant natural light, tree-top views, and multiple outdoor venues. —Monica Lander, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025

While many more forms of marine reptile lived during the Mesozoic, the abundant ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and mosasaurs all spent their entire lives in the water. —Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025

The cool, shady mountain slopes were ideal for hiking, and abundant natural springs provided just the right environment for growing the area’s famed wasabi. —Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English abundaunt, habundaunt, borrowed from Anglo-French abundant, habundant, borrowed from Latin abundant-, abundans, present participle of abundāre "to abound"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for abundant

• redundant
• superabundant

Kids Definition

abundant

adjective

abun·​dant ə-ˈbən-dənt 

: existing in or possessing abundance : abounding

abundantly adverb