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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amply
  1. generously
  2. well
  3. thoughtfully
  4. bountifully
  5. cheerfully
Adverb
  • For the week ending September 6, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by the surrounding landscape and Sicily’s distinctive aesthetic, the generously sized 72 meter squared Grand suite comes alive in a palette of ocean blue, deep green, juicy orange, washed terra-cotta, and sophisticated eggshell red.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • Carrick knew, though, that his team should have managed the game better after Mbeumo’s goal.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Novo Nordisk is testing whether wastewater from pharmaceutical production can be cleaned well enough to be used again in the manufacturing process, potentially cutting the company’s water consumption by half.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • The lobby is thoughtfully curated with local ceramics, and pops of color.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Naturally, these requirements demand thoughtfully picked travel essentials and bags that can pull their weight in packing space without actually weighing a lot.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 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
  • But Kelce, unaware of Gracie’s warnings, cheerfully makes a peace sign in response.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Wagoner eventually recovers and the two cheerfully finish the song to applause.
    — Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfully

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“Amply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amply. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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