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 When testing paint, Balding always recommends making the samples generously sized and using two coats. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with the spice blend. — ABC News, 25 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 The 1980s marked the peak of Soviet arms sales and military aid to Damascus, which Moscow had long provided generously in return for access to Tartus. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Each is generously spacious with cloud-like beds and pretty balconies that overlook the sea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 For the week ending August 9, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 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

When these fibers are thoughtfully integrated, Wong said the fabric instantly conveys a higher level of refinement.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Today, the roughly 7,000-square-foot house has been thoughtfully updated while retaining its Elizabethan character.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

Adverb

Wagoner eventually recovers and the two cheerfully finish the song to applause.

— Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
At the top end, suites are spacious and cheerfully appointed, with smartly outfitted living rooms, double sinks in the bathrooms, robes, and patterned ceramics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfully

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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

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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

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As for Apple, Amazon and Sony, all three companies have strong technology businesses in addition to theatrical and streaming content, which may align nicely with Imax's tech-heavy business.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
None of this would worry me if the systems failed loudly, but a model out of its depth returns fluent, confident and nicely formatted text that happens to be wrong.

— Faisal Saeed, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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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