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bountiful

Bountiful is an English adjective meaning generous or abundant: something that is plentiful in supply, or someone who gives liberally. It can describe resources, harvests, opportunities, or acts of generosity. In religious or sacred contexts, the word often connotes divine provision and abundance, as in references to bountiful blessings. The term is used in everyday language to convey ample amounts: “a bountiful harvest,” “a bountiful supply of rain.”

Etymology: The word derives from Middle English bountiful, from Old French bonté “goodness” through Latin bonitas,

Geography and proper names: Bountiful is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. Incorporated in 1892,

In contemporary usage, bountiful contrasts with terms such as scant or meager and is often chosen for

with
the
suffix
-ful
meaning
“full
of.”
The
form
has
been
in
English
since
the
13th
century.
it
lies
just
north
of
Salt
Lake
City
and
is
part
of
the
Salt
Lake
City
metropolitan
area.
The
name
is
rooted
in
the
same
concept
of
abundance
and
generosity
that
the
adjective
conveys,
reflecting
the
founders’
view
of
the
local
landscape
and
opportunities
as
bountiful.
its
positive
connotation
of
generosity
in
addition
to
quantity.