Bounteous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbau̇n-tē-əs/ boun·te·ous

Meaning & Definition of Bounteous

Bounteous (adjective)

  1. giving or disposed to give freely
  2. liberally bestowed

Bounteous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being more than enough without being excessive

    "offered a bounteous reward for finding the lost ring"

    similar: abundant, ample, aplenty, 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

  2. giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

    "a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed"

    similar: bighearted, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, munificent, open, openhanded, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting
    related: extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic
    opposite: cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal (archaic), mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous
    near: mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, stinting, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bounteous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bounteous:

abundant, ample, aplenty, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plentiful, plenty, bighearted, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, munificent, open, openhanded, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting, all kinds of, thick on the ground

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bounteous

Words with the opposite meaning of Bounteous:

bare, minimal, scant, spare, cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal, mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous

Related Words for Bounteous

extra, supernumerary, surplus, abounding, blooming, overflowing, plump, replete, rich, rife, teeming, wealthy, adequate, enough, sufficient, fat, fecund, fertile, fruitful, luxuriant, prodigal, prolific, copious, lavish, profuse, extravagant, handsome, overgenerous, altruistic, beneficent

Near Antonyms of Bounteous

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, meager, skimpy, least, minimum, light, slight, small, barren, infertile, sterile, unfruitful, unproductive, mean, petty, frugal, sparing, thrifty, chary, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping

Word Forms of Bounteous

Derived words: bounteously (adverb), bounteousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bounteous

Middle English bountevous, bounteuous, from Anglo-French bontive kind, from bunté

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bounteous

What does "Bounteous" mean?

"Bounteous" means giving or disposed to give freely. As an adjective, it is defined as: giving or disposed to give freely. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bounteous"?

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

What are different ways to say "Bounteous"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bounteous". Common alternatives include abundant, ample, aplenty, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal and plenteous.

What is the opposite of "Bounteous"?

Antonyms of "Bounteous" include bare, minimal, scant, spare, cheap, close, closefisted and costive. Near antonyms include deficient, inadequate, insufficient and lacking.

How do you use "Bounteous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bounteous" in a sentence: "offered a bounteous reward for finding the lost ring"; "a bounteous king who made sure all his subjects were well-fed".

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

"Bounteous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Bounteous"?

"Bounteous" is pronounced /ˈbau̇n-tē-əs/ and divided into syllables as boun·te·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Bounteous"?

"Bounteous" comes from Middle English bountevous, bounteuous, from Anglo-French bontive kind, from bunté. First known use: 14th century.