bounteous
/ˈbaʊntiəs/
Meanings
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adjective
abundant, generous, providing more than enough
- "The bounteous harvest surprised the farmers."
- "The bounteous king shared his wealth with his subjects."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bounteousmountebank , mountainous , ountless , droughtless , fruitless
Variants
List of all variants of bounteous that leads to same resultbounteous , bounteously , bounteousness , bounteousnesses
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'bounte' meaning 'generosity' or 'favor' or 'boond' meaning 'good, kind' or 'abundance'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'bounteous' is often used to describe the abundance of nature, particularly in poetry and literature.
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The term 'bounteous' is also used to describe generous or kind individuals, such as a 'bounteous benefactor'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
abundance: The state of having more than enough of something.
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generosity: The quality of being kind and generous.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'bounteous' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of nature and the abundance it provides. It is also used to describe generous or kind individuals.
How to Memorize "bounteous"
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visualize
- Imagine a large, overflowing basket of fruits and vegetables. This is what it means for something to be bounteous.
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associate
- Associate the word 'bounteous' with the word 'generous'. Both words have a similar meaning and can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Big, Overflowing, Unlimited, Nourishing, Tasty, Excellent' (B.O.U.N.T.E.) to remember the meaning of 'bounteous'.
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