abundantly

/əˈbʌn.dənt.li/
in large quantities

The garden was abundantly filled with colorful flowers.

The garden contained a very large number of colorful flowers.


formal

in large quantities; plentifully

The river provided abundantly for the surrounding villages.

The river supplied the villages with a very large amount of resources.

She gave abundantly to charity without expecting anything in return.

She donated very large amounts to charity selflessly.

Often used to describe resources, gifts, or qualities that are present in great measure.

Collocations

abundantly clearvery obvious or evidentabundantly suppliedhaving a large amount of suppliesabundantly blessedhaving many good things

Pro Tip

Avoid Redundancy

Do not use 'abundantly' with words like 'very' or 'extremely'—it already implies a high degree. For example, say 'abundantly clear' instead of 'very abundantly clear'.

Gold Rule

Use with Measurable Quantities

'Abundantly' is best used with countable or measurable nouns (e.g., resources, gifts, blessings) rather than abstract qualities unless the context is clear.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'abundantly' (abundant + -ly), from Old French 'abundamment', from Latin 'abundant-', present participle of 'abundare' (to overflow), from 'ab-' (from) + 'unda' (wave).

Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and literary contexts to emphasize the large quantity or extent of something. Not typically used in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

abundant
present in large quantities
root
+
-ly
adverb-forming suffix
suffix
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