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 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 The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 The Texans could use that amply going into 2026. — Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amply
  1. generously
  2. well
  3. thoughtfully
  4. bountifully
  5. cheerfully
Adverb
  • All 20 rooms have furnished seating areas, French windows, and generously sized bathrooms with Penhaligon’s Quercus toiletries and a separate walk-in shower (plus soaking tubs in some).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Heritage mills and longtime AD-favorite brands—like Frette and Sferra—craft design-minded pieces like scalloped towels and offer personalization across hand towels, washcloths, and even generously sized bath sheets.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • Reggie Bannister, the actor best known for playing the iconic ice cream man Reggie in the Phantasm horror film series, has died peacefully at his home Sunday at 80.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The former Cardinals coordinator is expected to continue the under-center system with a heavy dose of play-action, a system better suited for Jared Goff than former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • The firms that will thrive are the ones that treat their workforce as a portfolio of skills to be cultivated and thoughtfully deployed alongside AI.
    — Ravin Jesuthasan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There's a balance between delicate satin, feminine lace and midweight cashmere, thoughtfully combined for interest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 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 jokes are still wildly scattershot and frequently, knowingly lame; the production is still cheap and cheerfully scrappy; the whole ragged enterprise is still reliant on the evident affection and chemistry between its players to hold it together.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Dining here is a bit like a Reddit AMA, with Bognar or fellow chefs cheerfully explaining their techniques.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfully

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