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How does the adjective plentiful differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of plentiful are abundant, ample, and copious. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

How do abundant and plentiful relate to one another?

Abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When is it sensible to use ample instead of plentiful?

Although the words ample and plentiful have much in common, ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When can copious be used instead of plentiful?

While the synonyms copious and plentiful are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of plentiful The customization options are plentiful and, most importantly, intuitive. Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 23 Feb. 2025 From scalloped to twice-baked, the variations are plentiful. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025 While the labor market did start to show some minor signs of weakness last year, jobs remain plentiful and layoffs historically low. Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 The most plentiful vitamin in the pickle is vitamin K. Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plentiful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plentiful
Adjective
  • Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
  • But with ample salary-cap space, three draft picks in the top 50 and Johnson at his side, GM Ryan Poles should still be popular at the combine.
    Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The benefits of shopping for Shark tools at Nordstrom include a generous return policy and access to steep discounts during the retailer’s Anniversary Sale.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
  • News Of The Week Forbes released its annual list of America’s most generous philanthropists this month, and the lifetime giving of the nation’s top 25 philanthropists through December 30, 2024 rose to $241 billion–$30 billion more than last year’s total.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Nile begins its journey in Uganda, offering stunning views and abundant wildlife along the way.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The full Dietary Guidelines for Americans on alcohol, which few Americans read, offer abundant cautions.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plentiful. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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