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 Scatter the olives and pistachios over, season generously with Aleppo pepper and a couple of pinches of flaky salt, and finish it off with one last shiny drizzle of oil. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Durant's Steakhouse At Durant’s Steakhouse in Phoenix, the Chef’s Cut Hanging Bacon at Durant’s begins with premium, generously thick cut Colorado Farms bacon, hand cut each day by master butchers. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Yes, there is a generously sized spa with a wide array of pools and relaxation rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Harry and Meghan have thus far kept their children’s faces out of public view, though Meghan has generously used images of them, photographed from the side or back, to promote her As Ever fruit spread products. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 When testing paint, Balding always recommends making the samples generously sized and using two coats. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Part comedy, part drama, generously part entertainment industry farce, the series proved to be such a smash in its native country that Netflix bought the show in 2015, eventually helping shepherd it to four seasons. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026 The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone - me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients. — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The generously frosted cinnamon roll has inspired a following of its own. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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SoCal likely in the clear A red blob on the hurricane center's forecast map well south of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula represents a developing tropical system, one that some models show could eventually impact California.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
It’s been a decade since the company best known for sucking up hair balls and dust bunnies blew with great force into the beauty business.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

The lobby is thoughtfully curated with local ceramics, and pops of color.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Naturally, these requirements demand thoughtfully picked travel essentials and bags that can pull their weight in packing space without actually weighing a lot.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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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

Adverb

Sprinkle warm brownies liberally with graham cracker pieces, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows for a s’mores version.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
The look at Anthony Bourdain’s early years (much of it liberally interpreted) expanded nicely after doing robust business in limited release.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of liberally

Adverb

That feels very much in tune with the anxious characters Eisenberg has played over the course of his acting career, but this whole directing thing is working out nicely for him, too.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Push your right foot down, and the Grand Sport lurches forward like a bat out of hell and straight into two esses, which right away show you how nicely dialed-in the steering is.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

With Guggenheim Group, Walter had both the commitment and wherewithal to spend more lavishly on the Dodgers’ front office, support staff and roster.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Fernandes was one of the most attractive midfield prospects in the league heading into this summer, and now has the opportunity to hit new heights in a team that has spent lavishly.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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