-ful
Characterized by, suffix
A suffix that turns nouns into adjectives meaning full of or characterized by: beautiful, joyful, powerful.
Added to verbs, it means inclined to: forgetful, wakeful.
As a noun suffix, -ful indicates the amount that fills something: a cupful, a handful, a roomful.
The plural of such nouns is typically -fuls: two cupfuls, several handfuls.
Existing in abundance
- bountifulPlentiful and generous
- fruitfulProducing abundant results
- eventfulRich in occurrences
- meaningfulHaving purpose or significance
colorful · flavorful · beautiful · wonderful · delightful · youthful · successful · plenteous
Feeling positive expectation
- fearfulFull of fright
- joyfulFeeling great happiness
- sorrowfulFilled with grief
- cheerfulPleasantly bright in mood
mournful · grateful · resentful · blissful · dreadful · regretful · gleeful · woeful
Exercising caution and attention
- mindfulConsciously attentive
- heedfulPaying close attention
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- needfulRequired for purpose
helpful · useful · harmful · painful · stressful · restful · wakeful · fitful
plentiful
Existing in abundance
meaningful · colorful · flavorful · beautiful · wonderful · delightful · youthful · successful · plenteous · resourceful
hopeful
Feeling positive expectation
cheerful · mournful · grateful · resentful · blissful · dreadful · regretful · gleeful · woeful · thankful
careful
Exercising caution and attention
needful · helpful · useful · harmful · painful · stressful · restful · wakeful · fitful · baleful
handful
Amount a palm holds
plateful · bowlful · bucketful · tankful · roomful · houseful · armful · fistful · pocketful · bagful
thoughtful
Showing careful consideration
dutiful · respectful · tactful · graceful · peaceful · merciful · pitiful · sinful · deceitful · wasteful