bountifully
|boun-ti-ful-ly|
B2
/ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl.i/
(bountiful)
generously abundant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bountifully' originates from the Middle English word 'bountifull,' which is derived from the Old French 'bontif,' meaning 'goodness' or 'kindness.'
Historical Evolution
'bountifull' transformed into the modern English word 'bountifully' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a manner full of goodness or kindness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'generously or abundantly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is generous or abundant.
The garden produced bountifully this year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35