abundant

[uh-buhn-duhnt]

adjective

1. present in great quantity; more than adequate; oversufficient.

   an abundant supply of water.

   Synonyms: profuse, copious
   Antonyms: scarce, sparse

2. well supplied with something; abounding.

   a river abundant in salmon.

   Synonyms: rich, rich, teeming
   Antonyms: scarce, sparse

3. richly supplied, as with resources.

   an abundant land.

   Synonyms: rich, rich, teeming
   Antonyms: scarce, sparse

abundant

/ əˈbʌndənt /

adjective

1. existing in plentiful supply

2. having a plentiful supply (of)

3. (of a chemical element or mineral) occurring to an extent specified in relation to other elements or minerals in the earth's crust or some other specified environment

4. (of an isotope) occurring to an extent specified in relation to other isotopes in a mixture of isotopes

Other Word Forms

• abundantly adverb
• preabundant adjective
• preabundantly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of abundant¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English (from Middle French ), from Latin abundant- (stem of abundāns ) overflowing. See abound, -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of abundant¹

C14: from Latin abundant-, present participle of abundāre to _abound

Synonym Study

See plentiful.

Example Sentences

Within two days, 40-plus miles and some 5,000 feet of elevation, I was gobsmacked by the vistas, the morning light on the canyons and the solitude on the campground — aside from the abundant wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and forms the scaffolding that helps maintain the structural integrity of our skin and musculoskeletal system.

From BBC

Fantasy is abundant, but what H. Lorenzo has offered for 40 years is the vision and artistry of powerful designers to customers who might otherwise have never known them.

From Los Angeles Times

Aishe has been preparing for her next life since she arrived in New York, getting stronger, smarter, faster, so that she can make the leap to an existence that’s more comfortable, safer, more abundant.

From Los Angeles Times

Pegasus Taverna — Greek food is abundant in the area, but Pegasus Taverna stands out.

From Salon

Related Words

• ample 
• bountiful 
• copious 
• generous 
• heavy 
• rich 
• sufficient