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boun·te·ous
\ˈbau̇ntēəs esp Brit sometimes -nchəs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, alteration (influenced by bounte bounty) of bountevous, from Middle French bontif kind, benevolent (from Old French, from bonté goodness, kindness + -if -ive) + Middle English -ous
1. : characterized by bounty : giving or disposed to give freely : generous, liberal
2. obsolete : abounding in goodness
3. : liberally bestowed : ample, bountiful, plentiful
< a bounteous yield of corn >
< his bounteous good looks — J.D.Salinger >
Synonyms: see liberal |