PROLIFIC Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'prolific' distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of prolific are fecund , fertile , and fruitful . While all these words mean "producing or capable of producing offspring or fruit," prolific stresses rapidity of spreading or multiplying by or as if by natural reproduction. // a prolific writer

Q: When is 'fecund' a more appropriate choice than 'prolific'?

The meanings of fecund and prolific largely overlap; however, fecund emphasizes abundance or rapidity in bearing fruit or offspring. // a fecund herd

Q: When is it sensible to use 'fertile' instead of 'prolific'?

The words fertile and prolific are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fertile implies the power to reproduce in kind or to assist in reproduction and growth; applied figuratively, it suggests readiness of invention and development. // fertile soil // a fertile imagination

Q: How does the word 'fruitful' relate to other synonyms for 'prolific'?

Fruitful adds to fertile and fecund the implication of desirable or useful results. // fruitful research

prolific

adjective

prə-ˈli-fik

Definition of prolific next

as in fertile

producing abundantly a famously prolific author who could produce several works of fiction and nonfiction a year

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How is the word prolific distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of prolific are fecund, fertile, and fruitful. While all these words mean "producing or capable of producing offspring or fruit," prolific stresses rapidity of spreading or multiplying by or as if by natural reproduction.

a prolific writer

When is fecund a more appropriate choice than prolific?

The meanings of fecund and prolific largely overlap; however, fecund emphasizes abundance or rapidity in bearing fruit or offspring.

a fecund herd

When is it sensible to use fertile instead of prolific?

The words fertile and prolific are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, fertile implies the power to reproduce in kind or to assist in reproduction and growth; applied figuratively, it suggests readiness of invention and development.

fertile soil

a fertile imagination

How does the word fruitful relate to other synonyms for prolific?

Fruitful adds to fertile and fecund the implication of desirable or useful results.

fruitful research

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Recent Examples on the Web The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most prolific film franchises of all time with 34 installments over 15 years. —

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 July 2024 Mayall’s output during the 1960s and 1970s was dense, and the prolific artist continued at this pace for decades. —

Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 July 2024 At this point, Whiteley and his team’s biggest and most prolific competition is Box to Box Films, the company that broke through in 2019 with Formula 1: Drive to Survive before branching out into golf (Full Swing), tennis (Break Point) and track and field (the recent Sprint). —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024 Monken’s system produced prolific numbers and Jackson’s second NFL Most Valuable Player Award. —

Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for prolific

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