PLENTEOUS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

plenteous

adjective

ˈplen-tē-əs

Definition of plenteous

as in plentiful

being more than enough without being excessive a plenteous supply of napkins for the backyard barbecue

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Recent Examples of plenteous Orton’s operation later expanded to include saxophonist Alabaster dePlume, whose part-time pursuits are too plenteous to list here, and guitar wonk Grey McMurray. — Matthew Richards, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022 Because the communal areas of the house are voluminous and plenteous, furniture and art choices needed to skew extra large. — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 13 July 2022 Early accounts say the bird used to be so plenteous that flocks would darken the sky. — Story Hinckley, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2018

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Finally, their proposal would give Appropriations Committee leaders a quick route to the Senate floor for popular spending bills with plentiful spending amendment opportunities.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Cheaper and more plentiful computing power would allow AI agents to proliferate, Hayes said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of plentiful

Adjective

There is access to miles of amazing hiking trails, gin bottle-blue glacial rivers and lakes, and ample opportunity to spot the again-thriving native wildlife.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But critics point to turmoil already seen at CBS under Skydance ownership — and aren’t convinced this new body will move the needle much, because Ellison is set to have ample oversight over appointments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ample

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The rooms Rooms are clean and bright, content to sit back, relax, and let the killer oceanfront views do much of the work where possible; first order of business are massive windows and glass doors leading out onto generous balconies.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Before going to bed, Joy leaves out a generous spread of midnight snacks packed full of chicken for the guests, who stay up late.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

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