Synonyms of liberally

liberally

adverb

as in generously

in a generous manner

she spread frosting liberally over the cake until it oozed over the edges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generously
• well
• thoughtfully
• bountifully
• cheerfully
• kindly
• nicely
• amply
• lavishly
• reasonably
• handsomely
• munificently
• bounteously
• unstintingly
• hospitably
• considerately
• freehandedly
• sweetly
• openhandedly
• courteously
• freeheartedly
• graciously
• congenially
• genially
• cordially
• amiably
• charitably
• affably
• cheerily
• good-naturedly
• benevolently
• ungrudgingly
• selflessly
• unselfishly
• friendlily
• magnanimously
• beneficently
• philanthropically
• humanely
• altruistically
• good-heartedly
• bigheartedly
• kindheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rudely
• contemptuously
• scornfully
• disdainfully
• provocatively
• parsimoniously
• coolly
• coldly
• stingily
• angrily
• ungenerously
• grudgingly
• obnoxiously
• belligerently
• begrudgingly
• hostilely
• frigidly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of liberally

Harshaw believes the broadening of sufrir’s definition is why it is so liberally applied in a sporting context. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026

For the Surrealists, fans of Marx and Freud, such energies could be more healthily—and liberally—expressed. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026

Wealthy households hold the vast majority of stocks — and tend to spend more liberally when the market is booming, economists said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 July 2026

For a baby older than 6 months, use sunscreen more liberally and more often. — Nancy Mattia, Parents, 8 July 2026

If things start to get smelly or to keep odors at bay, sprinkle baking soda liberally over carpets, rugs, upholstery, pet beds, and even in your car to absorb any lingering pet scents. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

The last generation of the racer may have been based on the 718 RS Clubsport, and the new version borrows liberally from the 911 Cup that Porsche unveiled earlier this spring. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

The product should be applied liberally to the toad’s belly and rubbed in. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026