APLENTY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈplen-tē

Definition of aplenty

as in plentiful

being more than enough without being excessive there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come

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adverb

as in plentifully

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Recent Examples of aplenty

Adjective

There are captivating lakes aplenty, in particular Como and Garda, and the Dolomites for mountain lovers adventuring with their offspring. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026 On Day 1, there were slips and falls aplenty, a defending champion survived an upset, and Britain had a very rough day. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Adverb

Those battles have come aplenty, this time in the form of a three-run home run from Malden Catholic’s Ryleigh Jones in the first inning. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 6 June 2026 Outside on the patio, however, the mood is more subdued, with seating aplenty. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aplenty

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aplenty

Adjective

The plentiful drinking on display in stadiums stood in stark constrast to the World Cup held four years ago in Qatar, where the government banned the sale of alcoholic beer in match venues.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Mini peanut butter cups were folded throughout, plentiful but balanced.

— Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of plentiful

Adverb

By Sunday evening, all tickets to England-Argentina in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium — priced at $3,545 in category 1 — were sold out, whereas tickets to France-Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, were plentifully available.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 13 July 2026
The soil below two inches should be unharmed, Adams said, so long as new compost is set and plants are watered plentifully, which will promote natural biological cycles.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of plentifully

Adjective

Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Like many of the teams known to be on James’ preferred list, the 76ers can offer a starting spot, ample playing time and the opportunity to continue an incredible legacy.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of ample

Adverb

For the health benefits, pruning roses gets rid of any diseased plants and improves the air circulation needed for your blooms to grow abundantly and vibrant in color.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Her book is a panoramic, abundantly detailed history of a century of turmoil and restless migratory movements gravitating around El Paso.

— Julia Preston, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of abundantly

Adjective

For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones, and the culprit is a mix of builders getting generous and sellers refusing to budge.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Each bite felt grounded, familiar, and generous, the kind of food that matches a courtyard full of old walls and low conversation.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of generous

Adverb

Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest tax payer and if his refinery becomes the largest in the world and functions optimally, the government gets more money for public goods.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 26 June 2026
Real Trading challenges the prevailing belief that markets can function optimally without human involvement, arguing instead that human judgment remains essential to maintaining stability, transparency, and trust.

— Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

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