fructuous

adjective

ˈfrək-chə-wəs How to pronounce fructuous (audio)
Definition of fructuousnext
as in prolific
producing abundantly settlers gradually migrated from the rocky shores to more fructuous lands

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  1. prolific
  2. fertile
  3. rich
Adjective
  • Instead of pitching and waiting for replies, focus on being prolific.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The misses — at this point three years into his tenure — have been as prolific as his hits.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • Free from many predators and competitors, South America offered a fertile ground for adaptation and evolution.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to staging a resurgence in Afghanistan, ISIS has also found fertile ground to grow across numerous parts of Africa.
    Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • The song blends Swims’ heartfelt vocals with Giveon’s signature deep tones, creating a rich contrast accentuated by tight harmonies in the track’s latter half.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Photograph: Ninja; Getty Images A good latte or cappuccino is like a rich, milky mug of heaven.
    Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of rich
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“Fructuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fructuous. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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