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amply

amply

11 3.2
In a way that gives more than is needed
  • adverb
  • /ˈæmpli/
translation icon : ampliamente
  • You'll be amply compensated for your loss.
  • amply demonstrates
  • amply illustrates
  • amply documented

And even though you seem to be amply justified in.

Examples

  • On the other hand, if you cooperate with me... I will see that you are amply rewarded.

  • I would stress that the postwar experience has amply demonstrated the mutual gains to be made from trade liberalization.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Also my son is a physician and amply provides for his family.

  • Of course we hope for practical benefits, and that hope has been amply fulfilled.

    Academic text (1995)
  • So I think now we are amply fueled for this journey.

  • If you give me a show I won't ever forget, you will be amply rewarded.

  • The speakers are now being lined up, and we know that you will be amply pleased with their presentations.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The Church was amply supported by both religious and secular organizations with broad Irish-American representation.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Children's rights, according to some liberal theorists, should be more amply protected by the Constitution.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The committee amply provided resources to support the new project.

Synonyms

substantially
vsamply
129 4.9

To a large degree

relates to being fully or sufficient rather than just degree
abundantly
vsamply
32 3.5

In large amounts that are more than enough

is about being fully or sufficiently rather than sheer quantity
richly
vsamply
13 3.2

To a large degree or very strongly

means being fully or sufficient without implying richness or quality
plentifully
vsamply
1 2.5

In large amounts

emphasizes being fully or sufficient rather than only amount

Antonyms

68 4.2

Almost not at all or only just

In a way that is not enough to meet a need or standard

1 6.8

In a small way that is not enough

How Ample

abundantly
32 3.5
amply
11 3.2
adequately
83 3.0
barely
1.0

Surface Forms

amply positive

Morphology

amply = ample (transparent) = ample + ly

Standard adjectival base 'ample' + adverbial suffix '-ly' yields the expected meaning 'in a plentiful/sufficient way'.

Etymology

Amply comes from the same root as ample, which in turn comes from the Latin amplus meaning 'large' or 'spacious'. So to do something amply is to do it with 'plenty' or more than enough.