plentiful

adjective

plen·​ti·​ful ˈplen-ti-fəl 

1

: containing or yielding plenty

a plentiful land

2

: characterized by, constituting, or existing in plenty

got plentiful amounts of rain

a plentiful supply

plentifully

ˈplen-ti-fə-lē 

adverb

plentifulness noun

Synonyms of plentiful

• ample
• plenty
• generous
• abundant

Choose the Right Synonym for plentiful

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 plentiful in a Sentence

Gasoline won't always be cheap and plentiful.

Space is plentiful enough for several homes.

Natural gas is a plentiful resource.

These vegetables are a plentiful source of vitamins.

Recent Examples on the Web

Paired with a protein called folliculin, FNIP1 slows down cells’ calorie-burning machinery to conserve extra energy when food is plentiful. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

These are communities where leisurely mornings are encouraged, and rocking chairs on front porches are plentiful. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

That might not be possible, but the supply of both rotation and bullpen options is plentiful, creating numerous possibilities. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Red, pink, white, orange, purple The flowers on cosmos are small but plentiful, and appear quickly after the plant is established in the garden. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plentiful, plentefull, from plente plenty entry 2 + -ful, -full -ful entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

plentiful

adjective

plen·​ti·​ful ˈplent-i-fəl 

1

: giving or containing plenty

a plentiful land

2

: present in large numbers or amount

plentiful rain

plentifully

-fə-lē 

adverb