generously

Thân thiện

He generously shared his lunch with a classmate.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a generous manner: Acting or giving in a way that shows a readiness to give more of something (such as money, time, or help) than is strictly necessary or expected. It implies a magnanimous, unselfish, or open-handed spirit. 2. Amply, plentifully: In a large or abundant amount; not sparingly.

Usage

The adverb "generously" modifies verbs to describe how an action is performed with generosity. * It is used to describe the manner of giving, sharing, or behaving. * It can describe the abundant application or provision of something non-material, like praise or time.

Examples

• Modifying an action of giving:
  • She generously donated to the local food bank.
  • He generously offered his time to tutor the students.
• Modifying an action of providing or applying:
  • Season the soup generously with salt and pepper.
  • The host generously filled our glasses.
• Modifying a verb describing behavior:
  • He generously praised his team's efforts, not just his own.

Advanced Usage

• "to give generously": A common collocation emphasizing charitable or unselfish giving.
  • The community was asked to give generously to the annual fundraiser.
• "generously sized/proportioned": Used to describe something that is large or ample.
  • The hotel rooms are generously sized and very comfortable.

Variants and Related Words

• Generous (adjective): Showing a readiness to give more than is necessary; kind, magnanimous.
  • She is a very generous person.
• Generosity (noun): The quality of being generous; a generous act.
  • We thank you for your generosity.

Synonyms

• Liberally: In a way that is plentiful or given freely. (e.g., )
• Lavishly: In a rich, elaborate, or extravagant manner.
• Open-handedly: In a manner that gives freely; generously.
• Amply: In a sufficient or abundant manner.

Antonyms

• Stingily: In a mean-spirited or unwilling-to-give manner.
• Sparingly: In a restricted or frugal manner; scantily.
• Meagerly: In a lacking quantity or quality; inadequately.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a generous manner
   • he gave liberally to several charities

Từ đồng nghĩa

• liberally
• munificently