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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David Standridge’s philosophy is all about harvesting what’s plentiful and turning it into something delicious. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 That proposition is becoming more urgent as AI makes content increasingly plentiful while attention remains scarce. — Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 Naomi Ackie in Balenciaga Not unlike Seehorn’s tuxedo take, the volume was plentiful in Naomi Ackie’s custom Balenciaga gown, a look inspired by the Fall 2026 haute-couture collection. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Some regions, for example, have plentiful water resources; others face high stress. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 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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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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adverb

plentiful

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