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bounteously

bounteously

8.1
In a generous way that gives a lot
  • adverb
  • /ˈbaʊntɪəsli/
translation icon : generosamente
  • The philanthropist donated bounteously to the charity, allowing it to expand its services to the community.

Examples

  • Their union being thus bounteously blessed, a contract of marriage was entered into, which brought the McTarrys Black Loch, Ben Torn, the Shags of Raugh, Glen Noch, and a good stretch of salmon water.

  • The earth yielded crops bounteously this year, providing food for the entire village.

  • During the festival, the host served food bounteously to ensure that every guest was satisfied.

Synonyms

generously
vsbounteously
49 2.0

In a way that gives more money or help than expected

includes plentifulness as well as willing giving
richly
vsbounteously
13 3.2

To a large degree or very strongly

frames that abundance specifically as generous giving
lavishly
vsbounteously
11 5.6

In a very rich and generous way using a lot of money

focuses more on generous and plentiful intent than display
liberally
vsbounteously
10 3.9

In a generous way that gives a lot

adds the sense of abundance as well as generosity
copiously
vsbounteously
3 6.1

In large amounts

adds a sense of willing generosity to the quantity
benevolently
vsbounteously
1 4.6

In a kind way that tries to help other people

is more about plentiful supply and open giving
plentifully
vsbounteously
1 2.5

In large amounts

adds the idea of willing giving to that abundance
magnanimously
vsbounteously
  • Formal
1 7.5

In a generous and forgiving way toward someone, often a rival

centers on plentiful giving rather than moral high ground
bountifully
vsbounteously
1 4.6

In a generous and plentiful way

is identical in meaning but uses the alternative wording
unstintingly
vsbounteously
1 8.5

In a very generous way without holding back

implies plentifulness but not only the lack of restraint
plenteously
vsbounteously
  • Archaic
6.3

In large amounts

stresses generous giving as well as abundant amount
munificently
vsbounteously
  • Formal
8.4

Someone gives large gifts or money in a very generous way

is generous but not necessarily as grand or formal
fatly
vsbounteously
8.6

In a generous way when giving money or rewards

is broader, applying to generosity in many situations
ungrudgingly
vsbounteously
7.2

To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry

adds the idea of large quantity as well as willingness
beneficently
vsbounteously
  • Formal
6.9

In a kind and generous way

focuses more on the amount and abundance rather than intent

Antonyms

15 3.5

Using only a small amount

scantily
  • NSFW
14 6.4

In a way that shows a lot of skin by wearing very little clothing

How Generous

lavishly
11 5.6
bounteously
8.1
generously
49 2.0
charitably
5 3.9

Surface Forms

bounteously positive

Morphology

bounteously = bounteous (transparent) = bounteous + ly

Standard adverbial derivation from the adjective 'bounteous' using the productive suffix '-ly', giving 'in a generous manner'.

Etymology

Bounteously comes from bounty, which means 'generous gift' and is like bountiful, which means 'full of plenty'; imagine someone giving a basket full of food. So to act bounteously is to give in a generous, plentiful way.