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abounding

abounding

4.2
Having a large amount of something
  • adjective
  • /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
translation icon : abundante
  • The garden was abounding with colorful flowers and lush green plants in the spring.

Examples

  • An example of a country that exemplifies the abounding diversity of African musical traditions is South Africa.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Notice, however, that in this age of Obama, while poverty is much more abounding, you don't see or hear much about poverty from the establishment media.

    Blog text (27)

  • Her enthusiasm for the project was abounding, inspiring the entire team to work harder.

  • The creek was abounding with fish this summer, making it a popular spot for anglers.

Synonyms

abundant
vsabounding
77 3.0

Present in large amounts or more than needed

is the broader term for being present in large quantities
plentiful
vsabounding
48 2.5

There is more than enough of something

refers to being present in large quantities without stressing the source
superabundant
vsabounding
1 8.4

Much more of something than is needed

means present in large quantities but not to an excessive degree

Antonyms

scarce
103 4.8

Not enough of something for people who need it

insufficient
86 3.6

Not enough in amount or quality to meet a need

How Plentiful

teeming
1 4.7
abounding
4.2
common
797 1.0
occasional
285 2.8
rare
582 4.1
scarce
103 4.8

Surface Forms

abounding positive

Morphology

abounding = abound (transparent) = abound + ing

Standard adjectival/present-participle formation from the verb 'abound' indicating existence in large quantities.

Etymology

Abounding comes from Latin parts ab- meaning 'from' and unda meaning 'wave', giving the image of something 'overflowing' like a wave. Think of abundant and 'abundance' — they mean having lots of something, so abounding means present in large quantities.