Aplenty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ə-ˈplen-tē/ aplen·ty

Meaning & Definition of Aplenty

Aplenty (adjective)

  1. being in plenty or abundance —used postpositively

Aplenty (adverb)

  1. in abundance, plentifully
  2. very much, extremely

Aplenty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being more than enough without being excessive

    "there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come"

    similar: abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, plenty, all kinds of, thick on the ground
    related: extra, supernumerary, surplus, abounding, blooming, overflowing, plump, replete, rich, rife, teeming, wealthy, adequate, enough, sufficient, fat, fecund, fertile, fruitful, luxuriant, prodigal, prolific, copious, fulsome, lavish, profuse
    opposite: bare, minimal, scant, spare
    near: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, meager, stingy, skimpy, least, minimum, light, slight, small, barren, infertile, sterile, unfruitful, unproductive

Aplenty (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in abundantly, amply

    similar: abundantly, amply, optimally, plenteously, plentifully, agreeably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, commensurately, proportionately, meetly, properly, rightly, seemly, acceptably, decently, fairly, moderately, passably, tolerably, adequately, enough, satisfactorily, sufficiently, suitably
    opposite: inadequately, insufficiently, unsatisfactorily

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aplenty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aplenty:

abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, plenty, all kinds of, thick on the ground, abundantly, amply, optimally, plenteously, plentifully, agreeably, gratifyingly, satisfyingly, commensurately, proportionately, meetly, properly, rightly, seemly, acceptably, decently, fairly, moderately, passably, tolerably, adequately, enough, satisfactorily, sufficiently, suitably

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aplenty

Words with the opposite meaning of Aplenty:

bare, minimal, scant, spare, inadequately, insufficiently, unsatisfactorily

Related Words for Aplenty

extra, supernumerary, surplus, abounding, blooming, overflowing, plump, replete, rich, rife, teeming, wealthy, adequate, sufficient, fat, fecund, fertile, fruitful, luxuriant, prodigal, prolific, copious, fulsome, lavish, profuse

Near Antonyms of Aplenty

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, meager, stingy, skimpy, least, minimum, light, slight, small, barren, infertile, sterile, unfruitful, unproductive

Origin & Etymology of Aplenty

First known use: 1830

Frequently Asked Questions about Aplenty

What does "Aplenty" mean?

"Aplenty" means being in plenty or abundance —used postpositively. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: being in plenty or abundance —used postpositively. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Aplenty"?

Other words for "Aplenty" include abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore and generous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aplenty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aplenty"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aplenty". Common alternatives include abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal and plenteous.

What is the opposite of "Aplenty"?

Antonyms of "Aplenty" include bare, minimal, scant, spare, inadequately, insufficiently and unsatisfactorily. Near antonyms include deficient, inadequate, insufficient and lacking.

How do you use "Aplenty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aplenty" in a sentence: "there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come".

Is "Aplenty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aplenty" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Aplenty"?

"Aplenty" is pronounced /ə-ˈplen-tē/ and divided into syllables as aplen·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Aplenty"?

First known use: 1830.