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plenteous Definition

plen·teous (plen′tē əs)

adjective

  1. marked by or being in abundance; plentiful; copious
  2. producing abundantly; fruitful; productive

Etymology: ME plentevous < OFr < plente, plenty

plenteous Related Forms

plen′·teous·ly adverb plen′·teous·ness noun

plenteous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

supply: Still not only the purest air, but a plenteous supply of the purest water is obtained.

Preposition: in

mercy: To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.