Replete means completely filled or abundantly supplied with something. When your backpack is replete with supplies on the first day of school, you have everything you need and then some: pencils, notebooks, folders, spare erasers, and maybe even extra markers. When a library is replete with books, its shelves overflow with stories and information.

The word suggests fullness so complete that nothing is lacking. A Thanksgiving table replete with food has a feast: turkey, stuffing, multiple pies, and all the fixings. A forest replete with wildlife has deer, squirrels, birds, insects, and countless other creatures thriving together.

You'll often see replete paired with “with”: a museum replete with ancient artifacts, or a speech replete with interesting facts. The word carries a sense of richness and abundance. When your teacher says your essay is replete with vivid details, that's high praise. It means you've packed your writing full of specific, colorful information that brings your ideas to life.