Rife

[Rife]

Use the adjective rife to mean "full of" or "widespread," especially when you're talking about something negative. If the lifeguard says the water is rife with jellyfish, you're not going to want to swim in it.

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Prevailing; prevalent; abounding.

Adjective S.
excessively abundant

Adjective S.
encountered generally especially at the present time; "the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted"; "the most prevalent religion in our area"; "speculation concerning the books author was rife"

a.
Prevailing; prevalent; abounding.

a.
Having power; active; nimble.

Rife

Rife , a. [AS. r'c6f abundant, or Icel. r'c6fr munificent; akin to OD. riff, rijve, abundant.] 1. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding.

Before the plague of London, inflammations of the lungs were rife and mortal.

Even now the tumult of loud mirth Was rife, and perfect in may listening ear.

2. Having power; active; nimble. [Obs.]

What! I am rife a little yet.

-- Rife"ly, adv. -- Rife"ness, n.

Prevailing; prevalent; abounding.

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Usage Examples

Writing is truly a creative art - putting word to a blank piece of paper and ending up with a full-fledged story rife with character and plot.

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