liberally

adverb

lib·​er·​al·​ly ˈlib(ə)rəlē 

-li

: in a liberal manner

gave liberally to charity

liberally endowed with relatives

liberally educated

a great esplanade liberally provided with seats

—F. J. Haskin

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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