in spades

phrase

: to an unusually great degree : in the extreme

Examples of in spades in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For fright and fun in spades, this quaint upstate village always delivers. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

If the old Ernest Hemingway adage holds true, that courage equals grace under pressure, then Anna May Wong (1905-1961) had it in spades. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Everything that makes Las Vegas fabulous — bright lights, over-the-top design, opulent food and drinks, and eccentric characters — can be found in spades at Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026

And every year, you guys respond in spades, this year with about 100 different nominations. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in spades

• accolades
• balustrades
• barricades
• carronades
• chambermaids
• colonnades
• escapades
• masquerades
• promenades
• renegades
• aides
• aids