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 While the individual bedrooms don't get their own skylights, Dometic does install a generously sized skylight stretching most of the length of the tent for stargazing at night and natural lighting during the day. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026 Apply it generously, comb it through so every curl gets some, and leave it on for three minutes before rinsing. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 These are impeccable, best-in-class wonders, elegantly and generously presented. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 The MobLand actor was very diplomatic in his answer, generously praising the field of young stars who are up for the part. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026 The homestyle menu also features oversized mandu, or Korean dumplings, generously filled with pork, kimchi, or a combination of both. — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 Best All-Around Wine Glasses The generously sized bowls of these LSA International wine glasses leave plenty of room for a proper pour (and an enthusiastic swirl without worrying about spilling over the rim). — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026 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

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For most of the game, without cornerbacks Mansoor Delane (shoulder) and L’Jarius Sneed (knee), Kansas City covered Denver’s dynamic receivers well.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
And the party’s inability to come together during the final week of the election is likely to haunt it well into the 2028 primary.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

The spacious marble bathrooms come with Japanese toilets, which is reason enough to book, in my opinion, and the minibar came thoughtfully stocked with local wines and juices.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer.

— Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

Adverb

The character cheerfully insisted that Scotch whisky, the Garden of Eden, and most other worthwhile inventions had originated in his homeland.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
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

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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While not a horror film, per se, Spielberg liberally employs the language of the genre, particularly in this climactic moment.

— Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of liberally

Adverb

Make sure to cook until nicely golden brown and to pick up a bottle of Buttermilk Ranch (near the bagged salads) to accompany.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Plus, given the bride and groom’s cultural backgrounds, an east-meets-west theme fit nicely with Istanbul’s location and history.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 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

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