Plentifully Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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plentifully

[หˆplษ›ntษชfสŠli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe abundance or plentifulness

In a plentiful manner; abundantly.

Synonyms

abundantly, copiously, profusely.

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Word Description / Examples
plentifully

Note: This is a repeat of 'plentifully', which has been described above.

  • The garden is plentifully stocked with vegetables.
  • The information can be found plentifully in the library.
abundantly

Emphasizes a large quantity, often suggesting more than enough.

  • The chef uses herbs abundantly in her recipes.
  • He was abundantly clear about his intentions.
copiously

Indicates a large quantity, sometimes to the point of being excessive.

  • She wrote copiously in her journal.
  • The rain came down copiously and caused flooding.
profusely

Implies excessive quantity, often used with a sense of overabundance or covering an area thickly.

  • She apologized profusely for her mistake.
  • He was sweating profusely during the workout.

Examples of usage

  • He ate plentifully from the buffet.
  • The fruit grew plentifully in the fertile soil.
  • We were able to harvest the crops plentifully this year.

Translations

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Origin of 'plentifully'

The word 'plentifully' originated from the Middle English word 'plentifulli' which comes from the Old French word 'plentifull'. It is formed from the word 'plentif' which means 'plenty' and the suffix '-ful' which means 'full of'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe an abundance or plentifulness of something.


See also: plentiful, plentitude.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,694, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.