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How does the adjective bountiful contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of bountiful are generous, liberal, and munificent. While all these words mean "giving or given freely and unstintingly," bountiful suggests lavish, unremitting giving or providing.

children spoiled by bountiful presents

When would generous be a good substitute for bountiful?

While the synonyms generous and bountiful are close in meaning, generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift.

a generous offer of help

When is liberal a more appropriate choice than bountiful?

Although the words liberal and bountiful have much in common, liberal suggests openhandedness in the giver and largeness in the thing or amount given.

a teacher liberal with her praise

When could munificent be used to replace bountiful?

In some situations, the words munificent and bountiful are roughly equivalent. However, munificent suggests a scale of giving appropriate to lords or princes.

a munificent foundation grant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bountiful Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025 The bountiful blooms come in every color and last all summer long until the first frost. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 Members focus on soil health and crop and pasture management practices that promote both bountiful harvests and healthy ecosystems. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 But shake off the stress because there are bountiful touch-up options on the market to conceal any unwanted color (or lack thereof). Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bountiful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bountiful
Adjective
  • Well, after how much the team has invested in his unit this year, the excuses are gone, but the opportunities are plentiful.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Beyond ensuring that Americans have plentiful food options in their grocery stores and cafeterias, the baking industry also fosters careers rooted in purpose and community.
    Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • At the end of every season, Jim had given generous gifts to the cast and crew.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Since then, she’s benefitted from the generous and spot-on counsel of dozens of smart people in government, the media, and in other circles.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The bag features ample space to fit essentials like a phone, wallet, a small cosmetics bag, sunglasses, and other must-haves.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Cost is $20 per person with proceeds benefiting the club’s charitable causes.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025

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“Bountiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountiful. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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