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bounteous

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boun·te·ous  (bount-s)
adj.
1. Giving or inclined to give generously.
2. Generously and copiously given. See Synonyms at liberal.
[Middle English bountevous, from Old French bontive, benevolent, from bonte, bounty; see bounty.]
bounte·ous·ly adv.
bounte·ous·ness n.
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Adj.1.bounteous - given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather"
bighearted, bountiful, giving, openhanded, handsome, freehanded, liberal, big
generous - willing to give and share unstintingly; "a generous donation"


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