adjective

abundant

/əˈbʌndənt/ · say it: uh·BUN·duhnt

existing in large quantities

In Describing & Comparing

In more detail

1. (adjective) existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

2. (adjective) rich in something; having plenty of something

Examples

1. The region has abundant rainfall throughout the year.
2. The forest is abundant in wildlife and vegetation.

How to use abundant

Abundant describes something that exists in large, often impressive quantities. It is more formal and elevated than 'lots of' or 'plenty of', and often conveys a sense that there is more than enough. It frequently appears in writing about nature, resources, evidence, and supplies.

Common phrases

abundant resources
abundant supply
abundant evidence
abundant wildlife
in abundant quantities

Synonyms

plentiful · copious · ample · profuse · bountiful

Opposites

scarce · sparse · limited

Word family

abundance (noun) · abundantly (adverb)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use 'abundant of' instead of the correct form 'abundant in' when expressing what something is rich with, as in 'the region is abundant in minerals' rather than 'abundant of minerals'.

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