abounding

a·bound  (-bound)

intr.v. a·bound·ed, a·bound·ing, a·bounds

1. To be great in number or amount.

2. To be fully supplied or filled; teem. See Synonyms at teem¹.

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[Middle English abounden, from Old French abonder, from Latin abundre, to overflow : ab-, away; see ab-¹ + undre, to flow (from unda, wave; see wed-¹ in Indo-European roots).]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

abounding - existing in abundance; "abounding confidence"; "whiskey galore" galore abundant - present in great quantity; "an abundant supply of water"

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abounding

adjective abundant, full, rich, filled, flowing, rank, flourishing, flush, lavish, ample, prolific, overflowing, plentiful, exuberant, teeming, copious, replete, bountiful, luxuriant, profuse, well-provided, well-supplied, thick on the ground, bounteous, superabundant, plenteous a garden abounding with colour