amply

adverb

Definition of amplynext
as in generously
in a generous manner amply rewarded the boy who had found her necklace

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Recent Examples of amply Though ocean waters across the Atlantic are amply warm right now, those cross-cutting winds—known as wind shear—aren’t abating. — Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026 Folks who drafted Oppenheimer based on that pedigree a few years ago were amply rewarded. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 There were other controversies as well, which have been amply covered elsewhere. — Avik Roy, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Nevertheless, Cormier still insists that a beekeeper’s labors are amply rewarded. — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 My own otterhound, Fiona, amply embodied this trait. — Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026 The fight amply displayed both boxers’ dexterity, in offense and defense, with both taking nice swings as well as jabs, but a lot simply failed to land. — ABC News, 2 May 2026 Research amply shows that what political elites — politicians, political leaders, media commentators, online influencers — say in the wake of these sorts of events has a huge effect on citizens’ attitudes. — James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 The Nomadix Festival Blanket is amply sized for a full Cape Town itinerary, but folds to the size of a coffee table book. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amply
  1. generously
  2. well
  3. thoughtfully
  4. bountifully
  5. cheerfully
Adverb
  • Color, wallpaper, marble, mosaic, and Zellige tiling are used generously, but often in concentrated moments.
    — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms Cool, spacious, and with color schemes that reflect the desertscape outside, the villas are generously sized (between 77 and 240 square meters) with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • Gen Z fared best, with most getting back more than 80 cents per dollar—but that’s still well short of breaking even.
    — Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • By implementing strategies that address the CSF's six key functions, districts, colleges and universities can better identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from potential incidents, enhancing their overall resilience.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • On-site boutiques and convenience stores add ease, while thoughtfully placed artifacts and local artwork deepen the connection to Hawaiian culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The film has drawn the somewhat odd criticism — also cited, candidly, in a review from his publication — that the story is told almost exclusively from the point of view of Israelis, a complaint to which Cohen responds thoughtfully.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
Adverb
  • What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
  • How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of bountifully
Adverb
  • The camera pans across images of Boston’s historic Fenway Park and a grim-looking Schumer, contrasting those shots with footage of Collins cheerfully hobnobbing with Maine voters.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Lon Cheng, a Cambodian vendor who has lived in Thailand for over 20 years, cheerfully called to customers and danced along with the music behind his vegetable stall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerfully

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amps (up)
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“Amply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amply. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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