Amply

/ˈæmpli/ adverb

Definition

In a generous or plentiful way; more than enough.

Etymology

From 'ample' (Latin 'amplus' meaning 'large, spacious') plus adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root suggests something physically spacious that became metaphorically generous.

Kelly Says

The Latin word 'amplus' originally described wide, spacious places—so when we say something is done 'amply' we're using an old geography word to describe abundance, showing how abstract language grows from physical space.

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