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 In my experience, that's one of the clearest differences between families that simply give generously and those that create extraordinary impact. — Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Stuff them generously and then top with a couple of tomato slices and one or two shishito peppers. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 Right past a generously sized foyer that could easily accommodate a sitting area is the open-concept kitchen, which has been outfitted with a breakfast bar and a full-size wine cooler. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026 Seasoning the breasts generously, whether with a dry rub, marinade, or brine, can impart deep flavor into the meat while also tenderizing it before cooking. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 July 2026 For the week ending July 19, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for fiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Add the cherry tomatoes and season generously with salt and pepper. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 At last week’s class, high-fives and hair-styling tips were generously distributed between thwacks of tennis balls. — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 On the wide, mythic stage that Nolan sets, through Odysseus’ oh-so-clever, treacherous scheme of the Trojan Horse as much as anything else, the entire world has lost the ability to deal generously with strangers and foreigners. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

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The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Every experience is thoughtfully curated, transforming a day at the beach into an opportunity to recharge both body and mind.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Sitting down with The Athletic during pre-season, Szczesny answers questions thoughtfully, occasionally reaching into his pocket to pull out a vape, turning it over in his hands before taking a drag.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

Adverb

Nicola Piovani’s score evokes a whimsical longing for every era of the designer’s life, as if the audience cheerfully lived it along with him.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 July 2026
Perez handled the decision more cheerfully than fans in Sacramento, which is serving as the A’s temporary home while their new ballpark is being constructed in Las Vegas.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 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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Trump for decades has loved gold and marble, liberally sprinkling them about his development projects and his personal spaces.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
If the interior contains an odor, sprinkle baking soda liberally, let sit for a few hours, then vacuum it out.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Definition of liberally

Adverb

Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

The noise and vibration were a stark counterpoint to a lavishly upholstered interior filled with a few dozen comfortable seats.

— Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The star paired the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection piece with matching gold bangle bracelets and a dramatic long black tulle veil, which was lavishly embroidered with gold thread.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Definition of lavishly

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