generously
Generously (adv) means In a way that gives freely or more than expected. Example: “They generously donated their old furniture to the shelter.”
adv
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In a way that gives freely or more than expected.
"They generously donated their old furniture to the shelter."
"He was generously compensated for the extra work."
How to use generously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a giving, ample, or unstinting way.
Common pairings
generously donated
generously proportioned
give generously
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more generously
- Superlative
- most generously
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Etymology
From generous plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for generously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “generously” mean?
The word “generously” means in a way that gives freely or more than expected. In plain terms, doing something in a giving, ample, or unstinting way.
How do you use “generously” in a sentence?
Here is “generously” used in a sentence: “They generously donated their old furniture to the shelter.”
What part of speech is “generously”?
“Generously” is an adverb.
Is “generously” a common word?
“Generously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
