adj.
Pronunciation: ' bau ̇ n-ti-f ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1508
1 : liberal in bestowing gifts or favors
2 : given or provided abundantly <a bountiful harvest>
synonyms see LIBERAL
– boun · ti · ful · ly \ -f( ə -)l ē \ adverb
– boun · ti · ful · ness \ -f ə l-n ə s \ noun