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plenteous Antonyms

Opposite of plenteous

Pinning down the opposite of plenteous requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant or plentiful (primarily literary).

Usage Example

"The fertile valley yielded a scarce harvest of grain and fruit before the autumn frost arrived."

Strongest
scarce
meager
scant
Strong
sparse
barren
deficient

Similar words to plenteous

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

plentiful
abundant
bountiful
copious
ample
profuse
lavish
fruitful
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• Nearby Words

pledger
plenary
plenitude
plenteous
plentiful
plentifully
plentifulness

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