bountifulness

noun

Definition of bountifulnessnext
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous because of the restaurant owner's bountifulness, a number of homeless people were fed that day

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  1. generosity
  2. philanthropy
Noun
  • Their warmth, generosity and gift for making people feel welcome touched so many lives.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Out of war, out of tragedy, came a generosity that has answered the prayers of so many.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • For those of us working in philanthropy, Amendment 3 could have enormous impacts.
    — Gilbert Miller, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Magazine’s Innovator Awards recognize groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines, including fashion, art, literature, entertainment, architecture, design, technology, music, philanthropy, cuisine and more.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of philanthropy
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“Bountifulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bountifulness. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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