amply

[ am-plee ]

/ ˈæm pli /

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adverb

in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly: He apologized amply for his error. They were amply supplied with food.

Nearby words

amplifier host, amplify, amplitude, amplitude modulation, amplitude of accommodation, amply, ampoule, ampule, ampulla, ampulla of lorenzini, ampulla of uterine tube

Origin of amply

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

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But as his own presidency has amply demonstrated, only on the odd occasion does hope translate into reality.
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Gdon Tallemant is amply immortalized by the Historiettes, which fill ten closely printed volumes in the excellent edition of MM.
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Willy was amply rewarded with the smile the young ladies bestowed on him.
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But doubtless the reader is already weary of illustrations; and our promise has been amply fulfilled.
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The after development of the work has amply justified the wisdom of the undertaking.
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Ten years of marriage has amply proved that, though I knew it six—seven—years ago.
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British Dictionary definitions for amply

amply

/ (ˈæmplɪ) /

adverb

more than sufficiently; fully; generouslyhe was amply rewarded

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