Plenteous

Available or produced in generous abundance.

Reach for it when describing a supply or yield that is notably ample

Plenteous summer rain filled the reservoirs and revived the orchards.

• everyday

  plentiful

  when a large available quantity can be stated naturally

  not when Plentiful is more current and less expressive of old-fashioned richness.

• warm

  bountiful

  when a generous harvest or gift feels worthy of gratitude

  not when Bountiful adds a beneficent tone that may personify the source.

• professional

  ample

  if there is comfortably enough for the purpose

  not when Ample promises sufficiency rather than a striking abundance.

• formal

  abundant

  for a supply that clearly exceeds ordinary need

  not when Abundant works in many settings but loses plenteous's literary warmth.

• formal

  copious

  for a large amount of material, notes, or output

  not when Copious can imply unwieldy volume and rarely suits emotional praise.

• meager
• scarce
• insufficient

• plenteous harvest

  A plenteous harvest supplied both the market and the winter pantry.

• plenteous supply

  The spring offered a plenteous supply of clear water.

• plenteous years

  During plenteous years, the cooperative stored grain for leaner seasons.