cornucopian

adjective

Definition of cornucopiannext
1
as in plentiful
being more than enough without being excessive there were cornucopian profits for the last three quarters

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2
as in prolific
producing abundantly one of the most cornucopian sources of all of literature, the legend of King Arthur has inspired everything from epic poems to musical dramas

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornucopian
  1. plentiful
  2. prolific
  3. ample
  4. fertile
  5. rich
  6. generous
  7. abundant
Adjective
  • Threats to the tortoise are everywhere Desert tortoises were once so plentiful that people driving through the Mojave would take them home.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • At Khoja Obi Garm, the food is basic, but the watermelon — a pride of Tajikistan — is plentiful.
    Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of plentiful
Adjective
  • Also a prolific pitchwoman and investor, Morgan acquired stakes this year in Unrivaled, the forthcoming women’s pro basketball league, and Classic Football Shirts, which sells vintage soccer jerseys.
    Brett Knight, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Tyler Perry has made a lot of movies over the course of his incredibly prolific career.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of prolific
Adjective
  • In the nearly month since then the company has performed various tests on the vehicle and its ample ground systems, working up to the hot firing.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Our assessment found that Ms Sultana was given ample opportunity to express her views and respond to the questions put to her.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ample
Adjective
  • Millions of infections occurring around the world each year provides fertile ground for lots of errors.
    Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • It’s widely seen as a tactical partnership to shut out far-right nationalists whose voices found fertile ground amid high living costs and a sluggish economy.
    Stephen McGrath and Vadim Ghirda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fertile
Adjective
  • Others have gotten super rich in everything from pumping iron (Arnold Schwarzenegger), fashion (Aritzia founder Brian Hill) and sandwiches (Jersey Mike’s Subs’ founder Peter Cancro).
    Connor Greene, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Few establishments in New York hold history quite as rich as Eddie’s Sweet Shop.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of rich
Adjective
  • Globally, Ireland was this year's most generous country, and Norway was the top country in supporting fundraisers beyond its borders.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Engage In Active Listening One crucial strategy is generous listening.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Here are 5 big mistakes to avoid Budget-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean Many of the more budget-friendly all-inclusive resorts are in areas where resorts are abundant and properties need to offer competitive prices to attract guests.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of abundant
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