plentiful

adjective

plen·ti·ful ˈplen-ti-fəl

Synonyms of plentiful

: containing or yielding plenty

a plentiful land

: characterized by, constituting, or existing in plenty

got plentiful amounts of rain

a plentiful supply

plentifully

ˈplen-ti-fə-lē

adverb

plentifulness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for plentiful

plentiful, ample, abundant, copious mean more than sufficient without being excessive.

plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

Examples of plentiful in a Sentence

Gasoline won't always be cheap and plentiful. Space is plentiful enough for several homes. Natural gas is a plentiful resource. These vegetables are a plentiful source of vitamins.

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Many were financed on assumptions that capital would remain plentiful and inexpensive. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 The opportunities for the Minnesota Twins were plentiful late Wednesday night, and so too were the disappointments. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The unincorporated community was once known for its plentiful water supply — so much so that in 1919, the Santa Fe Railroad renamed the town Water, according to John Wease, a local journalist and history buff. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Trees are plentiful along the route, with oaks, maples, birches, and more awash in a palette of oranges, yellows, and reds. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plentiful

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plentiful, plentefull, from plente plenty entry 2 + -ful, -full -ful entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plentiful was in the 15th century

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plentiful

adjective

plen·ti·ful ˈplent-i-fəl

: giving or containing plenty

a plentiful land

: present in large numbers or amount

plentiful rain

plentifully

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plentiful

adjective

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