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- [lib-er-uh l, lib-ruh l]
- /ˈlɪb ər əl, ˈlɪb rəl/
- /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/
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- [lib-er-uh l, lib-ruh l]
- /ˈlɪb ər əl, ˈlɪb rəl/
Definitions of liberally word
- adjective liberally favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs. 1
- adjective liberally (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform. 1
- adjective liberally of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties. 1
- adjective liberally favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties. 1
- adjective liberally favoring or permitting freedom of action, especially with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers. 1
- adjective liberally of or relating to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies. 1
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Origin of liberally
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin līberālis of freedom, befitting the free, equivalent to līber free + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Liberally
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liberally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adv liberally
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- lavishly — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- abundantly — If something is abundantly clear, it is extremely obvious.
- richly — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
adverb liberally
- fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.
- sufficiently — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- extensively — In an extensive manner, widely.
- capaciously — In a capacious manner.
- enough — As much or as many as required.
Antonyms for liberally
adv liberally
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- illiberal — narrowminded; bigoted.
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
adverb liberally
- insignificantly — Of such extremely small quantity or degree that it is not worth measuring.
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