plentiful
Plentiful (adj) means Available in large quantities; abundant. Example: “Fresh fruit is plentiful in the summer months.”
How to use plentiful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThere's a lot of it — more than enough to go around.
Word forms
plentifuller comparative, plentifuler comparative, more plentiful comparative, plentifullest superlative, plentifulest superlative, most plentiful superlative
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Fresh fruit is _____ in the summer months.
Etymology
From Middle English plentiful, built from plenty + -ful.
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What does “plentiful” mean?
The word “plentiful” means available in large quantities; abundant. In plain terms, there's a lot of it — more than enough to go around.
How do you pronounce “plentiful”?
“Plentiful” is pronounced PLEHN-tihfl (/ˈplɛntɪfl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “plentiful” in a sentence?
Here is “plentiful” used in a sentence: “Fresh fruit is plentiful in the summer months.”
What is another word for “plentiful”?
Words with a similar meaning to “plentiful” include abounding, abundant, adequate, ample, bountiful and brimming.
What is the opposite of “plentiful”?
The opposite of “plentiful” — its antonyms — are bare, barren, deficient, infertile and insufficient.
What part of speech is “plentiful”?
“Plentiful” is an adjective.
Where does the word “plentiful” come from?
The word “plentiful” comes from Middle English. From Middle English plentiful, built from plenty + -ful.
Is “plentiful” a common word?
“Plentiful” is an uncommon word in modern English.