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
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  • The transcontinental railroad would help secure California and its plentiful resources for the Union while also aligning with the country’s embrace of Manifest Destiny — the idea that the United States had a right to grow westward.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The Denali Ultimate trim is the best trim to choose in terms of plentiful standard features and premium materials.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of plentiful
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  • This is a remarkable change from just two years ago, when state and local policy makers were competing to see who could award the more generous subsidies, and even waiving local zoning, to attract data centers.
    — John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • One art form that might seem implacably hostile to such tactics is opera, whose complex fusion of singing, stagecraft, orchestra, and costumes usually depends on generous fly space, wings, and an ample pit.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of generous
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  • 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
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  • Every unnecessary dollar paid in taxes is a dollar that can no longer compound for retirement, support your family, fund charitable goals or become part of your legacy.
    — D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • To be sure, charitable bequests are also fully deductible against the estate tax, which means the destination (charity) is what erases Buffett’s tax liability.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of charitable
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  • Championing Scotland’s bountiful seasonal larder, the restaurant serves both tasting and à la carte menus built around hyper-local ingredients and foraged produce.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The gross margins on the GPUs are far more bountiful than on CPUs.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 July 2026
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