generously
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that is giving or ample.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɛnɚəsli
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Definition
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adverb
In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.
Used this way, generously is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Generous and giving
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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Inflected forms
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Willing to give and share unstintingly.
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