Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective abundant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of abundant are ample, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When might ample be a better fit than abundant?

The words ample and abundant can be used in similar contexts, but ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

When could copious be used to replace abundant?

While the synonyms copious and abundant are close in meaning, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

In what contexts can plentiful take the place of abundant?

In some situations, the words plentiful and abundant are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of abundant And because they still aren’t being stocked by the state, humpies will never be as abundant as their larger Pacific cousins, cohos and chinook. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025 But with the exception of hydrogen, the most abundant element in the Universe, none of these elements were present in the earliest stages of cosmic history. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025 Research is also abundant on the long-term detrimental impact of childhood trauma on a person’s mental and physical health through their adult life. Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025 Headwinds for farmers in 2025 The challenge for corn and soybean producers like Donner is tied to recent years’ abundant harvests, which have driven down commodity prices. Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
Adjective
  • Right now is the perfect time to hop on these early Prime Day deals because though the discounts will be plentiful when Prime Big Deal Days officially kicks off in October, these early deals may not last.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Matcha is still plentiful in China, another major producer, but labor shortages and high demand have also raised prices there.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Boston had ample scoring opportunities, particularly early in Tuesday’s loss.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Soil moisture also plays a huge role, with the MSU Forestry Extension adding that ample precipitation is required for the most robust displays of color.
    Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Teixeira is aiming to stand out in what will likely be a crowded GOP field.
    Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Mayor Eric Adams, in joining supporters of a ban, cited safety concerns in the increasingly crowded green space, including incidents in recent years of horses collapsing and dying on the job or breaking free from their drivers and running loose in the park.
    Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Hot Cheesy Crab Dip There’s no quicker way to please a crowd than with Grandma’s cheese dip, and this recipe happens to include a generous helping of crab meat.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In six months, the site has grown from 600 people fleeing gang attacks in nearby Delmas 30 to 5,000 people from all over the capital, sheltering in packed government offices and makeshift shacks.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
  • His energy at his Century club gig was infectious resulting in a frenzied, packed dance floor.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Another, the Monster Room, is awash with red and brown, offering up a chandelier that sprouts from the ceiling, seemingly alive, and a massive bed wrapped in vines as the room’s statement pieces, Afar reported.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
  • With kids back in school, parents are awash in laundry.
    Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The code, though, is currently often replete with disconcerting troubles.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Stores like Target, Walmart, and Amazon are replete with an eclectic array of builds from seasonally appropriate critters to gorgeous botanicals that act as verdant home décor.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on abundant

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!