Plenteous

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛntiəs/

Definitions of plenteous

adjective a term used to describe abundance or plentifulness

Example Sentences

A1 There are plenteous fruits in the basket.

A2 The garden was filled with plenteous flowers.

B1 The buffet offered a plenteous selection of dishes.

B2 The library has a plenteous collection of rare books.

C1 The region is known for its plenteous natural resources.

C2 The artist's studio was filled with plenteous supplies for creativity.

Examples of plenteous in a Sentence

formal The garden was filled with plenteous flowers and lush greenery.

informal There's plenteous food in the fridge, help yourself.

slang I scored plenteous tickets to the concert, wanna come?

figurative Her heart was plenteous with love for her children.

Grammatical Forms of plenteous

• past tense: abounded
• plural: plenteouses
• comparative: more plenteous
• superlative: most plenteous
• present tense: abound
• future tense: will abound
• perfect tense: have abounded
• continuous tense: is abounding
• singular: plenteous
• positive degree: plenteous
• infinitive: to abound
• gerund: abounding
• participle: abounded

Origin and Evolution of plenteous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'plenteous' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'plentive' meaning abundant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'plenteous' has retained its meaning of plentiful or abundant, and is still used in modern English with the same connotation.