Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being large in size, extent, or capacity: "Ampleness" refers to the state of having impressive or considerable dimensions, volume, or scope.
   • The quality of being more than sufficient; an abundant or comfortable adequacy: "Ampleness" also refers to the state of being plentiful or more than enough to meet needs or desires.

Examples of Usage

• Referring to size or extent:

  • The architect designed the hall with a sense of ampleness, creating a feeling of grand openness.
  • He admired the ampleness of the room's proportions, which allowed for large gatherings.

• Referring to sufficiency or abundance:

  • The ampleness of the food supply ensured that no one went hungry during the winter.
  • She was known for the ampleness of her hospitality, always offering more than enough to her guests.

Advanced Usage

• "Ampleness of resources": A phrase indicating a plentiful supply of materials, funds, or assets.

  • The project's success was guaranteed by the ampleness of resources allocated to it.

• "Ampleness of time": A phrase denoting having more than enough time to complete something.

  • With the ampleness of time before the deadline, she worked without pressure.

Variants and Related Words

• Ample (adj): Large in size, extent, or amount; more than sufficient.

  • They had ample evidence to support the claim.
  • The closet provided ample storage space.

• Amply (adv): In a full or generous manner; sufficiently or more than sufficiently.

  • Her efforts were amply rewarded.

Synonyms

• Spaciousness: The quality of having a lot of space.
• Generosity: The quality of being plentiful or large.
• Abundance: A very large quantity of something.
• Sufficiency: The condition of being enough.

Antonyms

• Scarcity: The state of being in short supply.
• Insufficiency: The condition of being inadequate.
• Meagerness: The quality of being lacking in quantity or quality.
• Crampedness: The quality of being confined and lacking space.

Noun

1. the property of impressive largeness in size
   • he admired the ampleness of its proportions
2. the property of being more than sufficient; comfortable sufficiency
   • the ampleness of her servings more than satisfied his hunger