bounteous

adjective

ˈbau̇n-tē-əs How to pronounce bounteous (audio)
Definition of bounteousnext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive offered a bounteous reward for finding the lost ring

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2
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed

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Recent Examples of bounteous But an Oasis show doesn’t offer the attempts of, say, a Coldplay show to offer a more bounteous joy. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025 As captured in a fan video posted to social media, Roerig surprised Kebbel with a bounteous bouquet of flowers at I Was Feeling Epic 3 on April 6, and the couple then shared a sweet kiss. — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Despite its bounteous proportions, the ProArt P16 is light enough to stow in a bookbag and go on an impromptu photoshoot. — PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024 Like McGonagall, Smith’s Violet Crawley became a bounteous source of memes. — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 27 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bounteous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounteous
  1. plentiful
  2. generous
  3. ample
  4. charitable
  5. bountiful
Adjective
  • No one forces us to perform the role, the financial rewards for those who make the international list are considerable, and for the most part the enjoyment found on the field makes up for the plentiful aggro off it.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026
  • With a representative sample of exoplanets in the galaxy, scientists can more accurately determine if planets like Earth are rare or plentiful.
    — Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Definition of plentiful
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  • At the World Cup, there were at least six examples of incorrect or — to be generous — highly dubious interventions that made reasonable on-field decisions worse across the 104 matches.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • In March, at a town hall meeting hosted by the Washington Avenue Business Improvement District, some influential Beach figures sharply questioned whether the zoning benefits would be sufficiently generous to lure developers.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Compared to the more compact Leven Deli, where tourists and downtown employees meet for lunch and coffee, the newer Leven Supply has ample room to wander and find food to take to a picnic, potluck or cookout.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
  • The bottoms have zippered pockets on the hips, rear, and thighs, providing ample space for trail snacks.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • The church leaders called on lawmakers to retain existing tax exemptions for charitable organizations such as maternity homes, domestic violence shelters and food banks if Amendment 5 passes.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The platform will convert audience watch-time on the title directly into charitable giving, extending the film’s impact well beyond its theatrical run.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • This book offers scientific guidance on conserving water while still cultivating a bountiful garden.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 23 July 2026
  • The cocktail menu is just as bountiful with concoctions like the Still Hot In Here (tequila, mint, passionfruit, pineapple, and lime) and Purple Rain (gin, beets, honey, lime).
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
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