GENEROUSLY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

generously

adverb

Definition of generously

as in well

in a generous manner gave generously to several charities

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Recent Examples of generously Flexible work schedules, dedicated mental health resources and health insurance plans that include in-network specialists and generously cover preventive screenings and prescriptions can all help. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 In the 40 years since, every facet of Spacemen 3’s story has been turned over and generously embellished, resulting in an excess of grandeur and foresight projected onto the duo at the heart of it. — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 The generously sized towels (much larger than traditional bath towels) come in beautiful designs that make wrapping up after a bath or shower feel special. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Was this apartment an office, a generously sized place for a nanny, a guest apartment, part of a duplex plan that didn’t shake out? — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026 Our sensibilities may be able to cope with Willoughby as a cad, but not as—to put it generously—a creep. — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 Formlabs also includes a generously sized circular bubble level to place on top of the machine, along with a clever adjustment disc that engages the leveling feet from the front, back, or sides. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Lift skin and spread butter mixture generously under the skin and in the cavity. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026 Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl; season generously with freshly ground pepper and toss to coat. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

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Adverb

The trend marks a stark turn from earlier this decade, when sellers often received well above their asking price as home shoppers empowered by rock-bottom mortgage rates fueled a buying frenzy that sent home prices soaring.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Technique works well in testing This strategy optimizes both the transport and perovskite layers together, driving efficiency and durability to record levels.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Ortega brings the right wide-eyed wonder to this kindly android that just wants to be Josie’s pal, having no idea about a secret medical condition that afflicts Josie.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Terrence split almost immediately, and Julianne deposited her small son on the Missouri farm of her Uncle Claude, a stoic, kindly old man.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of kindly

Adverb

Skipping the betting apps, or at least thoughtfully budgeting for them as entertainment, is only part of it, because money left sitting in savings accounts also misses out on compounding.

— Jamie Franco, global macro and cross-asset strategist, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Companies that thoughtfully build and prioritize autonomous agents, which includes accounting for context, can better protect themselves from operational consequences.

— Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

Adverb

Moments after sitting down at an outdoor table, Oppenheim breathes in the ocean air and starts cheerfully free-associating.

— Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
There were hundreds of bikers milling around cheerfully in the showery sunshine and proudly displaying their hogs.

— Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheerfully

Adverb

What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of bountifully

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Still, this did not stop him from railing against those who too liberally used loneliness as a generalizing description of his work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
The provisions of this act are to be liberally construed in favor of reproductive freedom and privacy and are intended to control over any other section of Idaho Code.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of liberally

Adverb

After a frosty start Monday, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 70s.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

For now, the United States has been forced to spend lavishly to defend its lead in a sector that China is commoditizing.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Powers has been the head coach since that move, and Arizona State has spent lavishly by college hockey standards.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of lavishly

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