ampleness
ampleness — noun
1. the quality of having a generous amount or size that comfortably meets all needs
the quality of having a generous amount or size that comfortably meets all needs
The ampleness of the living room made the small party feel spacious.
ampleness of + noun phrase describing a quality
Guests praised the ampleness of the buffet at the wedding reception.
The ampleness of the grant helped Darius expand his workshop without taking out a loan.
The ampleness of the storage room meant Amihan could keep all her supplies organised.
Lisa was grateful for the ampleness of the library, where every student found a quiet corner to study.
- abundance
focuses on a very large quantity; ampleness adds the nuance of comfortable sufficiency
- plentifulness
similar meaning but less common; ampleness is slightly more formal
- sufficiency
emphasises meeting a minimum need; ampleness suggests more than just enough
- scantiness
describes a lack of sufficient quantity or size
- inadequacy
emphasises falling short of what is needed
用法筆記
Ampleness is a formal word, far more common in writing than in everyday speech. The adjective ample is used much more frequently to describe sufficient or generous amounts of space, time, or resources.