Definition

In a generous or abundant way, often referring to giving or providing more than enough.

Example

The garden produced fruits bountifully this year, providing plenty for everyone.

Conversation

Did you see how the garden is growing this year?

Yes, it's thriving bountifully with flowers!

I wonder if the weather has something to do with it.

Definitely! The rain has helped everything flourish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bountifully → It is formed from "bounty" (from Old French *bonté*, meaning goodness or generosity) and the suffix "-ful" (meaning full of) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "bountifully" means in a manner that is full of generosity or abundance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bounty' as representing generosity and 'full of' with '-ful', then add '-ly' to remember that 'bountifully' means acting in a generous or abundant way.

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