No. 4,164 in German
ausgiebig
Extensive; thorough; plentiful.
In a sentence
Das Frühstück war heute Morgen ausgiebig und sättigend.
The breakfast this morning was extensive and satisfying.
Here, 'ausgiebig' describes the meal, indicating its abundance or completeness.
Wir haben uns ausgiebig über das Projekt unterhalten.
We had an extensive conversation about the project.
In this context, 'ausgiebig' is used to characterize the discussion as thorough and detailed.
Nach ausgiebigem Regen sind die Straßen überschwemmt.
After extensive rain, the streets are flooded.
The word 'ausgiebig' here qualifies the amount of rain, implying its intensity and duration.
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