bounteous
UK: ˈbaʊntiəs | US: ˈbaʊntiəs
adj. Generous or abundant in giving; plentiful.
adj. (Archaic) Given freely; liberal.
bounteous = bount<generosity> + eous<adjective suffix>
- bount<generosity>: Derived from Old French bonté (goodness, kindness), from Latin bonitas (goodness), rooted in bonus (good).
- eous<adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, often from Latin -osus (full of, prone to).
Etymology Origin:
The word bounteous emerged in Middle English (14th century) by combining bount (from Old French/Latin roots meaning "goodness" or "generosity") with the adjectival suffix -eous. It originally described acts of kindness or gifts given freely, later expanding to mean "abundant" or "plentiful." The evolution reflects a shift from moral generosity to material abundance.
The bounteous harvest ensured food for the entire village.
She was known for her bounteous charity to the poor.
The garden was bounteous with ripe tomatoes and herbs.
His bounteous praise made her blush with gratitude.
The king’s bounteous gifts won him the people’s loyalty.