freeheartedly

adverb

as in generously
in a generous manner the review for that little restaurant was so freeheartedly favorable that I suspect the critic is friends with the owner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeheartedly
  1. generously
  2. well
  3. kindly
  4. thoughtfully
  5. nicely
  6. cheerfully
Adverb
  • At the moment, of course, he’s generously rewarded for his talent.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The cocktails are crisp and ice-cold; the wines poured generously and often.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of generously
Adverb
  • The Lake of Dreams show still feels like an oddly charming fever dream—projections, puppetry, and music best experienced from SW, Lakeside, or the aft-deck fantasy bar literally called Aft.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • The Cuban government, predictably, did not take the report’s suggestions kindly.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But apparently Payton didn't take too kindly to the Seahawks coaches' scouting tactics.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • Of the 255 rooms, 72 are suites, which shows how thoughtfully the resort is set up for families, groups, and longer stays.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Learning to pause before reacting, regulate emotions, listen carefully and choose language thoughtfully can create better conditions for difficult conversations.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
Adverb
  • Skin tones also look natural, and orange dresses stand out nicely.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The fringed edges offer a subtle nod to more traditional rug designs and the neutral hue plays nicely with the more colorful accents in her living room.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • The school janitor emerged from a gap in the trees, smiling cheerfully.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Photos of him, resplendent in his bright red 4theriders leathers, cheerfully dragging some elbow on the racetrack.
    — Loz Blain September 24, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerfully
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“Freeheartedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeheartedly. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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