bounteous
UK[ˈbaʊntiəs]US[ˈbaʊntiəs]
adj
given or giving generously; abundant.
Morpheme Breakdown
bount
eous
bount
e) (good, generous
eous
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'bounteous' entered english in the late middle english period, derived from the old french 'bontif', which itself was based on 'bonté' meaning 'goodness'. its ultimate source is the latin adjective 'bonus', meaning 'good'. the suffix '-eous', of latin origin, is used to form adjectives indicating possession of a quality. therefore, the literal construction is "full of goodness," which evolved directly into the modern meaning of being generous or plentiful in giving.
Analysis
Structure: bount(e) (good, generous) + eous (adjective suffix)
bount(e) - from old french 'bonté' (goodness, kindness), ultimately from latin 'bonitas' (goodness), from 'bonus' (good). eous - a latin-derived adjective-forming suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the nature of'.
Examples
the land was bounteous, yielding abundant crops every year.
she is known for her bounteous heart, always helping those in need.
they celebrated with a bounteous feast that lasted late into the night.