am´ple|ness

am´ple|ness
am|ple «AM puhl», adjective, -pler, -plest.
1. more than enough; large in kind or degree; abundant; copious; unrestricted: »

He has received ample praise for the work he did.

SYNONYM(S): plentiful, unrestrained.
2. as much as is needed; enough; sufficient: »

to take an ample supply of food. My allowance is ample for carfare and lunches.

 SYNONYM(S): full, complete, adequate.
3. having plenty of room; large; roomy; »

A well-designed house has ample closets.

SYNONYM(S): broad, wide, spacious, big, extensive.
╂[< Middle French ample < Latin amplus]
–am´ple|ness, noun.

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