Replete

Pronunciation: /rɪˈplit/

Definitions of replete

adjective abundantly supplied or provided

Example Sentences

A1 The picnic basket was replete with sandwiches, fruit, and drinks.

A2 The bookshelf was replete with novels of various genres.

B1 The buffet table was replete with a variety of dishes from different cuisines.

B2 The museum exhibit was replete with artifacts from ancient civilizations.

C1 The library's archives are replete with rare manuscripts and documents.

C2 The concert was replete with talented musicians and stunning visual effects.

Examples of replete in a Sentence

formal The library is replete with rare manuscripts and ancient texts.

informal The buffet was replete with all my favorite dishes.

slang Her closet is replete with designer clothes.

figurative His mind was replete with ideas for his next project.

Grammatical Forms of replete

• past tense: repleted
• plural: repletes
• comparative: more replete
• superlative: most replete
• present tense: replete
• future tense: will be replete
• perfect tense: has/have been replete
• continuous tense: is/am/are being replete
• singular: replete
• positive degree: replete
• infinitive: to replete
• gerund: repleting
• participle: repleting

Origin and Evolution of replete

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'replete' originated from the Latin word 'repletus', which means 'filled up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'replete' has evolved to not only mean 'filled up' but also 'abundantly supplied' or 'well-stocked'.