Definitions

liberally

[lib-er-uh-lee, lib-ruh-lee] / ˈlɪb ər ə li, ˈlɪb rə li /

ADVERB

amply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abundantly adequately extensively generously lavishly properly richly

WEAK

acceptably appropriately bountifully capaciously completely copiously enough fittingly greatly plenteously plentifully profusely rightly satisfactorily substantially suitably thoroughly well

Antonyms

WEAK

illiberal inadequately insufficiently

ADVERB

freely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effortlessly readily

WEAK

abundantly amply as one pleases bountifully cleanly copiously extravagantly facilely lavishly lightly like water loosely open-handedly unhindered unobstructedly unstintingly well with a free hand without encumbrance without hindrance without restraint without stint

Antonyms

WEAK

difficultly

ADVERB

generously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abundantly amply freely handsomely lavishly

STRONG

munificently

WEAK

bountifully charitably copiously openhandedly prodigally profusely unsparingly unstintingly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

poorly

WEAK

coldly grudgingly heartlessly selfishly sparingly stingily

ADVERB

generously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enthusiastically graciously warmly wholeheartedly

WEAK

altruistically benevolently bigheartedly candidly charitably chivalrously genially magnanimously majestically nobly politely ungrudgingly unreservedly unselfishly

Antonyms

WEAK

coldly grudgingly heartlessly selfishly sparingly stingily

ADVERB

handsomely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amply generously lavishly richly

WEAK

bountifully magnanimously munificently nobly plentifully

Antonyms

WEAK

insignificantly poorly

ADVERB

largely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broadly chiefly generally mostly predominantly principally widely

WEAK

abundantly as a rule by and large commodiously comprehensively considerably copiously expansively extensively extravagantly generously grandly immoderately imposingly in a big way in a grand manner lavishly magnificently mainly on a large scale overall primarily prodigally prodigiously voluminously

ADVERB

royally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lavishly

WEAK

bounteously generously munificently

ADVERB

satisfactorily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

thoroughly

WEAK

abundantly agreeably amply generously

Example Sentences

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That’s where “mother” has come home to roost, now applied as liberally to pop stars as it is screen sirens, influencers and Food Network hosts.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

California law says its voter-ID rules “shall be liberally construed to permit voters and new registrants to cast a regular ballot.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

She drew liberally on her own experiences in the music industry to portray the fictional Charli's reactions.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Travel sites still liberally use the word "untouched" to describe the island as they offer reasons to venture beyond Bali.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Our father sprinkled ers and even errers in his sentences as liberally as he gave out his twisted-mouth smiles.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

liberally

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