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plentiful

adjective
plen·​ti·​ful | \ ˈplen-ti-fÉ™l How to pronounce plentiful (audio) \

Definition of plentiful

1 : containing or yielding plenty a plentiful land
2 : characterized by, constituting, or existing in plenty

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Other Words from plentiful

plentifully \ ˈplen-​ti-​fÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce plentifully (audio) \ 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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The fundamentals look strong: Jobs are plentiful, inflation is tame, wages are rising and the economy continues to grow a tad above 2 percent, which most experts think is the Goldilocks pace. Heather Long, Washington Post, "This is the factor that’s likely to determine whether there’s a U.S. recession," 29 Aug. 2019 Prediction: Sweetwater 7, Fallbrook 6 MATER DEI CATHOLIC at GROSSMONT Points could be plentiful. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Week 2: John Maffei’s football picks and complete schedule," 29 Aug. 2019 Put the center in the center of town where the job opportunities are and where choices for food and daily supplies are plentiful. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, "Letter: Give homeless what they need — and that’s in town," 23 Aug. 2019 Jobs are plentiful; wages are picking up; credit is still easy; and cheaper oil means there is more money to spend. The Economist, "Markets are braced for a global downturn," 17 Aug. 2019 The difficulties that come with completing a Neymar transfer are plentiful. Avi Creditor, SI.com, "Transfer Rumors: Neymar to Barcelona or Real Madrid Full of Hurdles," 16 Aug. 2019 The challenges for Helton this season are plentiful. Los Angeles Times, "Column: USC’s renovation of the Coliseum is dazzling. Can the same be said of the Trojans?," 15 Aug. 2019 Ideally, spring or fall is the best time to plant daylilies when the temperatures are mild and rainfall is plentiful. Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, "How to Plant Daylilies," 9 Aug. 2019 Beavers used to be plentiful in the area a few hundred years ago but were practically made extinct as they were hunted for their pelts and driven out as the city developed and their habitat was lost. USA TODAY, "Emoji house, Saharan dust, turtle crossing: News from around our 50 states," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of plentiful

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for plentiful

plentiful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of plentiful

: present in large amounts
: containing or giving large amounts of something

plentiful

adjective
plen·​ti·​ful | \ ˈplen-ti-fÉ™l How to pronounce plentiful (audio) \

Kids Definition of plentiful

1 : present in large numbers or amount : abundant plentiful rain
2 : giving or containing a large number or amount Vegetables are a plentiful source of vitamins.

Other Words from plentiful

plentifully \ -​fÉ™-​lÄ“ \ adverb

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