ample implies having a greater size, expanse, or amount than that deemed adequate.

1. more than sufficient; abundant: an ample helping. 2. large in size, extent, or amount: of ample proportions.

AMPLE meaning: 1 : having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed; 2 : quite large

Dec 26, 2025 · We have ample time to finish the task. It is a large house with ample space for all of us.

AMPLE meaning: 1. more than enough: 2. If the shape of someone's body or a part of their body is ample, it is….

If you describe someone's figure as ample, you mean that they are large in a pleasant or attractive way.

There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ample, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Ample implies a plentiful provision: to give ample praise. Liberal implies provision from a generous supply (more than ample but less than copious): Liberal amounts of food were distributed to …

Some common synonyms of ample are abundant, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," ample implies a generous sufficiency to …

AMPLE definition: 1. enough, or more than enough: 2. large: . Learn more.