liberally
pronunciation
How to pronounce liberally in British English:
UK ['lɪbərəlɪ]
How to pronounce liberally in American English:
US ['lɪbərəlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- freely in a nonliteral manner
- in a generous manner
Word Origin
- liberally (adv.)
- late 14c., "generously, munificently," from liberal (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "freely" is c. 1500.
Example
- 1. This book is liberally sprinkled with such references .
- 2. China 's most famous philanthropist isn 't the only wealthy person to donate liberally in the wake of the earthquake .
- 3. You disperse money too liberally .
- 4. Your character will liberally spill blood and even frequently sever limbs .
- 5. Tim helped himself liberally to some more wine .