ample
[adjective]
Synonyms: plenty, abundant, bountiful, copious, expansive, extensive, full, generous, lavish, plentiful, profuse

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Antonyms: meager, circumscribed, scant
Contrasted words: scant, skimpy, spare, cramped, exiguous, narrow, strait, scrimpy, sparse, beggarly, miserable, niggardly
Related Idioms: enough and to spare
Related Words: distended, expanded, inflated, swollen, lavish, prodigal, profuse, handsome

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English Thesaurus: enough, sufficient, adequate, ample, plenty, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

am‧ple /ˈæmpəl/ adjective
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: Latin amplus]

1. more than enough Synonym : sufficient Antonym : insufficient
ample time/evidence/opportunity
You’ll have ample time for questions later.
There is ample evidence that climate patterns are changing.
ample room/space etc
She found ample room for her things in the wardrobe.

2. literary large in a way that is attractive or pleasant:
an ample bosom
—amply adverb:
Recent US history has amply demonstrated the risks of foreign intervention.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

ample
adjective
BAD: The kitchen is very ample and has a window overlooking the garden.
GOOD: The kitchen is very spacious and has a window overlooking the garden.

Usage Note:
ample = (more than) enough; plenty (of): 'The boot contains ample room for two large suitcases.' 'Just one spoonful should be ample.' 'He was given ample opportunity to express his opinion.'
spacious = large, with a lot of space: 'These ideal holiday homes are extremely spacious and within walking distance of the sea.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ as much or as many as necessary, or as you want:
My family never had enough money for holidays abroad.
Have you had enough to eat?
sufficient formal enough for a particular purpose:
The police did not have sufficient evidence to justify a charge.
The accuracy of the older technique was sufficient for our needs.
adequate formal enough in quantity or good enough in quality for a particular purpose:
All staff must be given adequate training in health and safety.
The heating system was barely adequate.
ample more than enough for what is needed:
Local residents will be given ample opportunity to express their views.
People used to think that 1 GB of memory was ample for the average personal computer.
plenty an amount that is enough or more than enough:
Allow yourself plenty of time to get to the airport.
Your daughter won’t need much cash at camp ($20-$25 will be plenty).
something will do/something should do spoken used to say that a particular number or amount will be enough for what you need:
‘How many envelopes do you want?’ ‘Ten should do.’

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲