abundantly

UK: əˈbʌn.dənt.li | US: əˈbʌn.dənt.li

Definition

  1. adv. in large quantities; plentifully

  2. adv. extremely; very

Structure
abundant <overflowing>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "abundantly" derives from Latin abundare (to overflow), combining ab- (away, off) + unda (wave). The root "abundant" entered Middle English via Old French, originally describing something overflowing like waves. The suffix "-ly" transforms it into an adverb, emphasizing the manner of abundance—whether literal (plentifully) or figurative (extremely).

Examples

  1. The garden bloomed abundantly after the spring rains.

  2. She made her gratitude abundantly clear in her speech.

  3. Resources are not distributed abundantly in all regions.

  4. The evidence supports his theory abundantly.

  5. He smiled abundantly, his joy contagious.