BOUNTEOUSLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

bounteously

adverb

Definition of bounteously

as in generously

in a generous manner our host handed us bounteously-filled plates and invited us to sit out by the pool

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At the moment, of course, he’s generously rewarded for his talent.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The cocktails are crisp and ice-cold; the wines poured generously and often.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of generously

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What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of bountifully

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Gen Z fared best, with most getting back more than 80 cents per dollar—but that’s still well short of breaking even.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
By implementing strategies that address the CSF's six key functions, districts, colleges and universities can better identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from potential incidents, enhancing their overall resilience.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of well

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The camera pans across images of Boston’s historic Fenway Park and a grim-looking Schumer, contrasting those shots with footage of Collins cheerfully hobnobbing with Maine voters.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Lon Cheng, a Cambodian vendor who has lived in Thailand for over 20 years, cheerfully called to customers and danced along with the music behind his vegetable stall.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheerfully

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Of the 255 rooms, 72 are suites, which shows how thoughtfully the resort is set up for families, groups, and longer stays.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Learning to pause before reacting, regulate emotions, listen carefully and choose language thoughtfully can create better conditions for difficult conversations.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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