abundant

adjective

ə-ˈbən-dənt How to pronounce abundant (audio)
Definition of abundantnext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive claimed that the needy were already receiving abundant help from both the government and charitable organizations

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2
as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified a savory soup that is abundant with kale, potatoes, and linguica

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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

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Recent Examples of abundant In a region where water is neither abundant nor easily replaced, reducing discretionary outdoor use is one of the most effective ways to ensure Aurora can support growth through full buildout as water rights become more costly and scarce. —Mike Coffman, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Bruins prospect Andre Gasseau led the way with a couple of net-front goals, James Hagens picked up two assists and flashed his abundant skill while Dean Letourneau (one goal) was a physical presence on the forecheck and penalty kill. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 But if your own garden isn’t abundant, that’s where to begin. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Checks and tartan were also abundant at Pitti Uomo earlier this month. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abundant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abundant
  1. plentiful
  2. filled
  3. ample
  4. crowded
  5. generous
  6. packed
  7. awash
  8. replete
Adjective
  • Go to the Beach While the arts are an important part of the fabric of New Smyrna Beach, its laidback beaches define daily life here, and the town has plentiful surf shops and casual restaurants to show for it.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Lithium, a soft metal necessary for the production of rechargeable batteries, is plentiful in the brine buried in the Smackover Formation, which stretches from east Texas through southern Arkansas and east to the Florida panhandle.
    — DIDI TANG, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of filled
Adjective
  • Both contain ample vitamin C, but Sumo Citrus edges out navel oranges due to its larger size.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Additionally, the home comes with two parking spots, providing ample room for multiple vehicles.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • But a crowded Democratic field increases the chances that two Republicans and no Democrats make it past the June primary.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of crowded
Adjective
  • The most generous interpretation of the New Atheist view on this question is that people ought to have the freedom to decide for themselves.
    — Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
  • There's little a generous spoonful of fresh field peas won't compliment.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Michael Kors welcomed a packed front row of celebrities to the Metropolitan Opera House on Thursday evening for his fall 2026 show, which also happened to be his 45th anniversary.
    — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Ford was speaking to a packed room of international producers at Winston Baker’s annual Film Finance Forum, co-sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter and held alongside the Berlin International Film Festival.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of packed
Adjective
  • But America is still awash in good-paying jobs, and not all of them require a college diploma.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • And in 2021, the market was awash in SPACs and meme stocks.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of awash
Adjective
  • The panels featured no scientists, doctors, or academic researchers but were replete with CEOs, bloggers, and right-wing celebrities like the UFC president and mixed-martial-arts expert Dana White.
    — Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Folks rolled into the Mercury Theater, then under the management of Michael Cullen, who conveniently owned the Irish pub next door, replete with a distinguished meatloaf.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of replete

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“Abundant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abundant. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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