ample /ˈæm.pəl/adjective 3determiner 2forms 2 adjective3 •Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.We have an ample supply of waterShe has a very ample bosom. •Very adequate.It was pointed out to me that the security was ample, and as I had no practical knowledge of house-valuing there was nothing to be gained by inspecting it. — 1923 •Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive determiner2 •A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.We have ample time to finish the task.It is a large house with ample space for all of us. •A quantity (of something) that is fully sufficient; plenty.We don't need any more. We already have ample. formsampler · amplest