abundant
adjective
Simple meaning
Fully sufficient; found in copious supply.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈbn̩.dn̩t
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Definition
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adjective
Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing.
“[W]ith their magical words they [poets] bring forth to our eyesight the abundant images and beauties of creation. — Leigh Hunt, On the Realities of Imagination.”
Richly supplied; wealthy; possessing in great quantity.
“Abundant in goodness and truth. — Exodus, 34:6.”
mathematics
Being an abundant number, i.e. less than the sum of all of its divisors except itself.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing.
'Abundant' describes something existing in large quantities; it means 'plentiful' or 'copious.' It often suggests a positive, full, or rich situation. It implies more than enough, contrasting with 'scarce' or 'limited.'
“[W]ith their magical words they [poets] bring forth to our eyesight the abundant images and beauties of creation. — Leigh Hunt, On the Realities of Imagination.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Rich and abundant
- Usage feel
- Reflective and slightly elevated
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Travel Brochure
“The island boasts abundant sunshine and beautiful beaches.”
Science Textbook
“Oxygen is an abundant element in Earth's atmosphere.”
Health and Wellness
“Eating abundant fresh vegetables is key to a healthy diet.”
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- long , more casual, better suited to speech than writing
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- “An abundant supply of water.”adjective
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