Antonyms for abundant

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-buhn-duhnt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈbʌn dənt

Definition of abundant

Origin : late 14c., from Old French abundant and directly from Latin abundantem (nominative abundans) "overflowing," present participle of abundare "to overflow" (see abound). Related: Abundantly.

adj plentiful, large in number

Example sentences :

The ablutionary fluid is most difficult to be had in places where water is abundant.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various

Then she recovered somewhat, and sobbed gently in an abundant fall of tears.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

Refreshed by abundant sleep and good food he was in the highest of spirits.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

About sundown he took in his decoy Hen, as Owls were abundant, and went back to his camp.
Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton

What she perceived was that she needed all her love and care, and these she offered in abundant measure.
Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

Provisions were abundant and the numerical strength was sufficient.
Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various

Who would not conceive a prince a great lord and abundant in everything?
Extract from : « The Praise of Folly » by Desiderius Erasmus

The harvest has been abundant, corn is plentiful, and all go happily about their work.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

She was as abundant in personal attractions as she was rich in mental beauty.
Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

The material in proof of this high status of Egyptian women is abundant.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

Synonyms for abundant

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