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Bounteous vs Bounty - What's the difference?

bounteous | bounty |

As an adjective bounteous

is inclined to be generous.

As a noun bounty is

generosity.

bounteous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of a person) Inclined to be generous.
  • Liberal or abundant.

    • Derived terms

    * bounteousness

    bounty

    English

    Noun

    (bounties)
  • generosity
  • something given liberally
  • A reward for some specific act, especially one given by a government or authority
  • (nautical) formerly, money paid to volunteers for serving in the British navy in time of war

    • Derived terms

    * bounty hunter