Definition

The quality of being generous and giving freely, often in terms of abundance or plenty.

Example

The bounteousness of the harvest ensured that everyone had enough to eat during the winter.

Conversation

I really appreciate the bounteousness of nature during this season.

Absolutely! The flowers and trees look so vibrant right now.

It's amazing how much beauty surrounds us, isn't it?

Yes, it really lifts my spirits to see such bounteousness around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bounteousness → It is formed from "bounteous" (from Middle English *bounteous*, meaning generous or plentiful) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "bounteousness" refers to the state of being generous or plentiful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bounteous' meaning generous or plentiful, and remember that '-ness' indicates a state or quality. So, bounteousness is the quality of being generous or abundant.

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