Plentiful

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• plentifull archaic

Origin

From plenty + -ful.

Full definition of plentiful

Adjective

1. Existing in large number or ample amount.a plentiful harvesta plentiful supply of waterShe accumulated a plentiful collection of books.
2. Yielding abundance; fruitful.Some years, the tree is a plentiful source of apples.
• Francis BaconIf it be a long winter, it is commonly a more plentiful year.
3. (obsolete) lavish; profuse; prodigal
• Francis BaconHe that is plentiful in expenses will hardly be preserved from decay.

Synonyms

Related terms

• plenteous
• plenty