bounteously

adverb

Definition of bounteouslynext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounteously
  1. generously
  2. bountifully
  3. well
  4. cheerfully
  5. thoughtfully
Adverb
  • For the week ending July 12, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • One of our very favorite versions of this treat comes from the year 1985, when Southern Living reader Pam Wright from Bowling Green, Kentucky so generously shared her recipe with us.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • The best way to maximise corners then is variety and tweaking existing approaches, which several teams have done well at this World Cup.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The Hawks downed the Celtics 102-90, putting up their most well-rounded offensive outing.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.
    — Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
  • Most of them answered the phone cheerfully.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of cheerfully
Adverb
  • While its historic character remains intact, the guest rooms, restaurant, and courtyard have been thoughtfully updated with modern comforts.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Even difficult decisions can land better when communicated thoughtfully.
    — David Price, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
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“Bounteously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounteously. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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