plenteous

[ plen-tee-uhs ]

adjective

1. plentiful; copious; abundant:

   a plenteous supply of food.

2. yielding abundantly; fruitful:

   a plenteous harvest.

plenteous

/ ˈplɛntɪəs /

adjective

1. ample; abundant

   a plenteous supply of food

2. producing or yielding abundantly

   a plenteous grape harvest

Derived Forms

• ˈplenteously, adverb
• ˈplenteousness, noun

Other Words From

• plente·ous·ly adverb
• plente·ous·ness noun
• over·plente·ous adjective
• over·plente·ous·ly adverb
• over·plente·ous·ness noun
• un·plente·ous adjective
• un·plente·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of plenteous¹

1250–1300; Middle English plenteus ( plenty, -ous ); replacing Middle English plentivous < Old French plentivos, equivalent to plentif abundant ( plent ( e ) plenty + -if -ive ) + -os -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of plenteous¹

C13 plenteus, from Old French plentivous, from plentif abundant, from plenté plenty

Example Sentences

He has killed many of his enemies; he has glutted his vengeance fully; he has drunk blood in plenteous draughts.

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Brownsville has ever been noted for the hospitality of its people and the plenteous supplies found on the tables of all.

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Plenteous of grace, descend from high, Rich in thy sevenfold energy!

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The party then returned to the house and partook of a plenteous repast that had been provided by Mary.

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Plenteous alms were showered upon the exhibitors in return for permission to touch the relics.

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