Definitions

abundant

[uh-buhn-duhnt] / əˈbʌn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

plentiful, large in number

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ample bountiful copious generous heavy rich sufficient

WEAK

abounding bounteous crawling with cup runs over with eco-rich exuberant filled full lavish liberal lousy with luxuriant mucho no end of overflowing plate is full of plenteous plenty profuse rolling in stinking with teeming

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depleted insufficient lacking meager needy poor wanting

WEAK

rare scarce sparse

Example Sentences

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The Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, also known as Senate Bill 79, is one of the most aggressive measures state legislators have taken to address California’s housing shortage in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“He hit the nail on the head with this message and delivery,” said Jesse Kanson-Benanav, executive director of Abundant Housing Massachusetts, a Yimby group in the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Abundant supply creates value only if it can be delivered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Azeen Khanmalek, executive director of Abundant Housing, voiced disappointment that Raman’s proposal won’t make the June ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Abundant comfort in long restoring waves warmed my mother.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

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