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

The Phoenix Mercury are projected at 74 percent to make the playoffs and 7 percent to deliver another trophy to Diana Taurasi’s amply populated case.

From FiveThirtyEight

Since we lose a lot of heat through the bottom of our feet, and the Whiteout is meant to wear in cold weather, Bogs outfitted it with a thick, amply cushioned insole that acts as an extra barrier to ground chill.

From Outside Online

Providence, Rhode Island, for instance, became a by-word for corruption with its amply funded “roads to nowhere” in the 1980s and 1990s and its mayor eventually imprisoned for racketeering and fraud.

From Time

I promise that you’ll be amply rewarded as you explore another, smaller dimension of the natural world.

From Nautilus

“The owner of a Loma Portal home is amply safeguarded,” the ad read.

From Voice of San Diego

The text amply surveys the various cultural exponents of tattooing accompanied by excellent images.

From The Daily Beast

That was amply demonstrated during the recent feud between rappers T.I. and Azealia Banks.

From The Daily Beast

It does not know how to govern, as Morsi's presidency amply demonstrated.

From The Daily Beast

She was no such thing, as the full quote in all its context amply corroborates.

From The Daily Beast

Happily, it is a place more than amply filled by hundreds of prior works.

From The Daily Beast

Barbour adds that 'many others of mickle main' were killed in the mle; and the statement is amply confirmed.

From Project Gutenberg

They, however, kept the same warmth of feeling for him, as was amply proved during the crisis of 1877.

From Project Gutenberg

Two days were amply sufficient to see all that Calais has to exhibit.

From Project Gutenberg

If there were something rude and uncouth in old Schiller, it was amply compensated by his noble spirit.

From Project Gutenberg

The list of challenge cups presented by Her Majesty will amply confirm the assertion.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abundantly
• adequately
• extensively
• generously
• lavishly
• liberally
• properly
• richly

More About Amply

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.

Where does amply come from?

The first records of the word amply come from the 1500s. It comes from the Latin amplus, meaning “large,” “wide,” or “spacious.” The words amplitude and amplify are based on the same root.

Amply is typically used to indicate that someone has done enough or more than enough to meet the needs of the situation. More commonly used synonyms include sufficiently, adequately, and generously.

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What are some other forms related to amply?

• ample (adjective)

What are some synonyms for amply?

• fully
• sufficiently
• adequately
• generously
• plentifully
• abundantly
• copiously
• bountifully
• substantially

What are some words that share a root or word element with amply? 

 

• amplitude
• amplify

What are some words that often get used in discussing amply?

• enough
• give
• reward
• provide
• explain
• clear

How is amply used in real life?

Amply is often used in the context of giving, providing, or supplying things to others, but it can be used in all kinds of contexts.

I've been neglecting my #avianland duties somewhat – my visitors have been amply fed, fear not, I just haven't been telling you about it… pic.twitter.com/5atyjj8shT

— John "Not viable" Rayment (@johncrayment) December 29, 2020

The career goal I aspire to most is to work in an office with an amply stocked fridge of free snacks. But like really good snacks, ya know?

— shellfish mademoiselle (@KurtInterrupted) August 28, 2016

Although evolution can amply explain why, I still wonder how small children are capable of producing such spectacular amounts of noise.

— Kurumi (@bunnymuse) August 28, 2010

 

 

Try using amply!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of amply? 

A. scantily
B. plentifully
C. bountifully
D. abundantly