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bounteous Antonyms

Opposite of bounteous

Because the opposite of bounteous shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing or occurring in large, plentiful quantities; abundant.

Usage Example

"Warm autumn weather and timely rains ensured a scarce harvest across the valley."

Strongest
scarce
meager
scant
sparse
Strong
paltry
deficient

• adjective (Context 2)

Generously given or giving; characterized by liberality and munificence.

Usage Example

"The community expressed deep gratitude to their stingy benefactor for funding the new library."

Strongest
stingy
miserly
parsimonious
tightfisted
ungenerous
Strong
niggardly
frugal

Similar words to bounteous

Words similar to bounteous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bountiful
abundant
generous
plentiful
munificent
copious
plenteous
profuse
See all synonyms of bounteous

• Nearby Words

boundless
boundlessly
boundlessness
bounteous
bounteously
bountiful
bountifully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bounteous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bounteous
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