1. to an ample degree or in an ample manner (Freq. 1) - these voices were amply represented - we benefited richly • Syn: amply • Ant: meagerly (for: amply) • Derived from adjective: ample (for: amply) 2. in a rich and lavish manner - lavishly decorated • Syn: lavishly, extravagantly • Derived from adjective: rich, lavish (for: lavishly) 3. in a rich manner - he lives high • Syn: high, luxuriously • Derived from adjective: luxurious (for: luxuriously), rich