amply

[am-plee]

adverb

1. in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly.

   He apologized amply for his error. They were amply supplied with food.

amply

/ ˈæmplɪ /

adverb

1. more than sufficiently; fully; generously

   he was amply rewarded

Word History and Origins

Origin of amply¹

First recorded in 1550–60; amp(le) + -ly

Example Sentences

What that “Gilded Age” does that Fellowes’ drama shies from is look beyond the chandelier crystals and luxurious gowns to amply consider the desperate conditions lived by those propping up this conspicuous glamour.

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Subsequent studies placing the blame on the Army Corps of Engineers’ shoddy construction have been amply covered.

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Still, if my nostalgia-clouded memory serves me correctly, our alleged aimlessness and “whatever” philosophy is amply romanced in movies.

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But then, he’s prodding a voting body amply tenderized by violent partisanship.

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But they and others are developed amply enough to give their performers something to sink their teeth into.

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Related Words

• abundantly 
• adequately 
• extensively 
• generously www.thesaurus.com
• lavishly 
• liberally 
• properly 
• richly 

When To Use

What does amply mean?

Amply means fully, sufficiently, or abundantly.It is the adverb form of ample, which means enough—sufficient or adequate. Ample can also mean more than enough—plentiful or abundant.Ample is often used in the context of things like time, room, space, supplies, or resources (such as food and money) to indicate that there is enough or more than enough of what is needed, as in There is ample space. Amply is typically used to describe an action as being sufficient, as in I thought I amply explained everything, or generous, as in He gave amply to charity. Example: The building is amply protected—it has security gates and guards posted at several locations.