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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The transcontinental railroad would help secure California and its plentiful resources for the Union while also aligning with the country’s embrace of Manifest Destiny — the idea that the United States had a right to grow westward.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
The Denali Ultimate trim is the best trim to choose in terms of plentiful standard features and premium materials.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of plentiful

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Compared to the more compact Leven Deli, where tourists and downtown employees meet for lunch and coffee, the newer Leven Supply has ample room to wander and find food to take to a picnic, potluck or cookout.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
The bottoms have zippered pockets on the hips, rear, and thighs, providing ample space for trail snacks.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of ample

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This is a remarkable change from just two years ago, when state and local policy makers were competing to see who could award the more generous subsidies, and even waiving local zoning, to attract data centers.

— John Kostyack, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
One art form that might seem implacably hostile to such tactics is opera, whose complex fusion of singing, stagecraft, orchestra, and costumes usually depends on generous fly space, wings, and an ample pit.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

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