AMPLE Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'ample' differ from other similar words?

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 satisfy a particular requirement. // ample food to last the winter

Q: How do 'abundant' and 'plentiful' relate to one another, in the sense of 'ample'?

Abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful . // streams abundant with fish

Q: When would 'copious' be a good substitute for 'ample'?

The meanings of copious and ample largely overlap; however, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness. // copious examples of bureaucratic waste

Q: When is it sensible to use 'plentiful' instead of 'ample'?

In some situations, the words plentiful and ample are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply. // peaches are plentiful this summer

ample

adjective

ˈam-pəl

Definition of ample next

as in plenty

being more than enough without being excessive there's ample time to order a pizza before the show

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as in spacious

more than adequate or average in capacity a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room

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How does the adjective ample differ from other similar words?

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 satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

How do abundant and plentiful relate to one another, in the sense of ample?

Abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When would copious be a good substitute for ample?

The meanings of copious and ample largely overlap; however, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

When is it sensible to use plentiful instead of ample?

In some situations, the words plentiful and ample are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ample Similarly, planting in the spring, about four to six weeks before the last freezing temperatures, will give perennials ample time in moist, cool conditions before the summer heat. —

Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026 For those looking for a one-and-done furniture solution, this piece boasts ample storage, a four-seater sectional sofa, and a queen-sized pull-down bed frame. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026 At the same time, the administration has ample reason to help an ally in the middle of the Iran war. —

Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Each of the three bedrooms opens up to spacious balconies, while the ample primary includes its own sitting area and an en suite bath with a soaking tub. —

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ample

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Accessibility With ramps, spacious elevators, and three accessible rooms, the property is suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The tiny home includes a king-sized bed facing a floor-to-ceiling window, a small kitchenette, and a spacious bathroom with a luxurious rain shower.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026