Bounty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbau̇n-tē/ boun·ty

Meaning & Definition of Bounty

Bounty (noun)

  1. something that is given generously
  2. liberality in giving, generosity
  3. yield especially of a crop

Bounty (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something offered or given in return for a service performed

    "a bounty was offered for information leading to the capture of the criminal"

    similar: price, reward
    related: bonus, lagniappe, premium, bonanza, jackpot, treasure trove, award, decoration, distinction, honor, plume, prize, trophy, gratuity, tip, desert(s), wages

  2. the quality or state of being generous

    "her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood"

    similar: bigheartedness, bountifulness, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy, unselfishness
    related: beneficence, charity, kindliness, selflessness, kindness, gift, gratuity, lagniappe, tribute, extravagance, improvidence, lavishness, prodigality, wastefulness, spendthrift, dissipating, squandering
    opposite: cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching, selfishness, stinginess, tightness, ungenerosity
    near: conserving, economizing, economy, frugality, husbandry, providence, scrimping, skimping, thrift, conservation, saving, husbanding, managing, scraping, cutting back

  3. the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time

    "the record-breaking bounty from this year's corn harvest"

    similar: catch, haul, take, yield
    related: bag, earnings, gain, gross, income, net, payoff, proceeds, profit, receipts, return, revenue, winnings, booty, loot, plunder, spoils, swag, appropriation, collection
    near: deduction, loss, subtraction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bounty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bounty:

price, reward, bigheartedness, bountifulness, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence, openhandedness, openheartedness, philanthropy, unselfishness, catch, haul, take, yield

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bounty

Words with the opposite meaning of Bounty:

cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching, selfishness, stinginess, tightness, ungenerosity

Related Words for Bounty

bonus, lagniappe, premium, bonanza, jackpot, treasure trove, award, decoration, distinction, honor, plume, prize, trophy, gratuity, tip, desert(s), wages, beneficence, charity, kindliness, selflessness, kindness, gift, tribute, extravagance, improvidence, lavishness, prodigality, wastefulness, spendthrift

Near Antonyms of Bounty

conserving, economizing, economy, frugality, husbandry, providence, scrimping, skimping, thrift, conservation, saving, husbanding, managing, scraping, cutting back, deduction, loss, subtraction

Word Forms of Bounty

Inflections: bounties

Origin & Etymology of Bounty

Middle English bounte goodness, from Anglo-French bunté, bountee, from Latin bonitat-, bonitas, from bonus good, from Old Latin duenos; akin to Sanskrit duva reverence, favor

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Bounty

bounty hunter

Frequently Asked Questions about Bounty

What does "Bounty" mean?

"Bounty" means something that is given generously. As a noun, it is defined as: something that is given generously. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bounty"?

Other words for "Bounty" include price, reward, bigheartedness, bountifulness, generosity, generousness, largesse and liberality. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bounty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bounty"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bounty". Common alternatives include price, reward, bigheartedness, bountifulness, generosity, generousness, largesse, liberality, munificence and openhandedness.

What is the opposite of "Bounty"?

Antonyms of "Bounty" include cheapness, closeness, meanness, miserliness, parsimony, penuriousness, pinching and selfishness. Near antonyms include conserving, economizing, economy and frugality.

How do you use "Bounty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bounty" in a sentence: "a bounty was offered for information leading to the capture of the criminal"; "her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood"; "the record-breaking bounty from this year's corn harvest".

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

"Bounty" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bounty"?

"Bounty" is pronounced /ˈbau̇n-tē/ and divided into syllables as boun·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Bounty"?

"Bounty" comes from Middle English bounte goodness, from Anglo-French bunté, bountee, from Latin bonitat-, bonitas, from bonus good, from Old Latin duenos; akin to Sanskrit duva reverence, favor. First known use: 13th century.