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