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plentiful

/ˈplɛntɪfl̩/adjective3 syllables

Plentiful means: affording an abundant supply.

Synonyms for plentiful17

adjective, as in affording an abundant supply

ample, copious, plenteous, rich, abundant

adjective, as in producing in abundance

bountiful, fruitful

adjective, as in existing in great number or quantity

abundant

also used for plentiful

abounding, adequate, brimming, comfortable, enough, fecund, fertile, galore, generous, lavish

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What does plentiful mean?3

adjective

1

affording an abundant supply“had ample food for the party”

2

producing in abundance“the bountiful earth”

3

existing in great number or quantity“rhinoceroses were once plentiful here”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Plentiful in a sentence

  • In today's world, possessions are plentiful, but time is scarce.Scott
  • For some, excuses are plentiful to remain idle.anzart
  • Wolves live in areas where game is plentiful.unknown
  • She shed plentiful tears when her beloved dog was killed in an accident.unknown
  • Schoolgirl outfits were plentiful at the anime fan convention.mccarras
  • Booze was plentiful at the party last night.mccarras
  • We have a plentiful supply of water.CK
  • Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare.carlosalberto

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Forms of plentiful

as a adjective

comparative
plentifuller
superlative
plentifullest