plenteous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite affording an abundant supply
    plentiful; rich; copious; ample.
    • had ample food for the party
    • copious provisions
    • food is plentiful
    • a plenteous grape harvest
    • a rich supply

WordNet


Plen"te*ous adjective
Etymology
From Plenty.
Definitions
  1. Containing plenty; abundant; copious; plentiful; sufficient for every purpose; as, a plenteous supply. "Reaping plenteous crop." Milton.
  2. Yielding abundance; productive; fruitful. "The seven plenteous years." Gen. xli. 34.
  3. Having plenty; abounding; rich.
    The Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods. Deut. xxviii. 11.
    Syn. -- Plentiful; copious; full. See Ample. -- Plen"te*ous*ly, adv. -- Plen"te*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913