abundant

adjective

abun·​dant ə-ˈbən-dənt How to pronounce abundant (audio)
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
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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Crime was abundant there, as were drug dealers and prostitutes, said Max Seifert, a former Kansas City police officer who graduated from the police academy with Golubski in 1975. Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024 These islands are abundant with unique species, having once been connected by land but since separated by water for millions of years. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 Dining options here are abundant, and each restaurant has its own head chef who creates a wow-worthy and unique menu. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 During the holiday season, people tend to be more pleasant, smiles are more abundant, and there’s often a noticeable boost in morale in the office. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for abundant 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of abundant was in the 14th century

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abundant. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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abundant

adjective
abun·​dant ə-ˈbən-dənt How to pronounce abundant (audio)
: existing in or possessing abundance : abounding
abundantly adverb

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