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

The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026

Parking in Seligman is free and plentiful, so get out of your car and start exploring this little slice of Americana. —Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

But take precautions while enjoying the cooler weather this weekend as cedar pollen will be plentiful, thanks to the passage of the cold front and breezy winds to spread the airborne allergens. —Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026

The deep pick-and-rolls would be plentiful and potentially devastating. —Fred Katz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 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