English Explanatory Dictionary

bounteous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Inclined to be generous.
Liberal or abundant.

Pronunciation

/ˈbaʊntiəs/ /ˈbaʊnʃəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bounteous.wav

Word forms

bounteous more bounteous most bounteous bountious

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bountevous, from Old French bontios; by surface analysis, bounty + ous.

Derived words

bounteously bounteousness overbounteous unbounteous

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