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ausgiebig

thoroughly, at length, extensively

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Also means

generous, plentiful

Usage Note

Ausgiebig describes doing something at length or in ample quantity. Er hat ausgiebig gefrühstückt means he ate a thorough breakfast. Often collocates with schlafen, feiern, duschen — activities done to a satisfying degree.

Examples

"Nach dem langen Wandertag haben sie ausgiebig gefeiert."

Natural Translation

After the long hiking day, they celebrated extensively.

Literal Translation

After the long hiking-day have they thoroughly celebrated.

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