Plentiful

/ˈplɛntɪfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Present in great quantity; abundant.
After the rains, the garden was plentiful with blooms.
Existing or available in large amounts.
The region is plentiful in natural resources, making it a great place for mining.
Characterized by a large supply; copious.
The harvest this year was plentiful, leading to lower food prices at the market.

Etymology

From Middle English 'plentif', from Old French 'plentif', from 'plenté' meaning 'fullness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plentiful resources
Resources that are available in great abundance.
plentiful supply
An ample amount of goods or materials.

Related Words

abundance
A very large quantity of something.
bounty
A large amount of something, typically given generously.
sufficiency
The condition of being adequate or sufficient.

Slang Meanings

A lot of something.
There was plenty of snacks at the party.
Tons of; very many.
We had plenty of fun during the trip.