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liberally
[lib-er-uh-lee, lib-ruh-lee]
adverb
in a way that is favorable to progress or reform, or that reflects the views of a political party advocating this.
He voted a lot more liberally than he campaigned, which may have had something to do with his reelection loss.
in a way that is not bound by traditional or conventional ideas or values, especially prejudice or bigotry.
Our goal is to be an intentionally open, intellectual, and liberally inclusive community.
in large amounts; generously; abundantly.
Sprinkle liberally with paprika, sea salt, and chili oil.
in a way that is not strict, literal, or rigorous.
This charter shall be liberally and broadly construed in favor of allowing the city to exercise its power.
The story was liberally adapted from a popular Chinese folk tale.
in the liberal arts.
What does it mean to be liberally educated in 21st-century America?
Other Word Forms
- antiliberally adverb
- half-liberally adverb
- nonliberally adverb
- overliberally adverb
- preliberally adverb
- pseudoliberally adverb
- quasi-liberally adverb
- semiliberally adverb
- unliberally adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of liberally1
Example Sentences
It’s an interesting point and one he repeats liberally.
The president is also liberally using his authority to reward his friends.
The point is made, not for the first time, that for women, slaves and natives, the hope that liberty would be more liberally applied was not fulfilled.
There was frustration and bafflement behind the scenes directed at the US for having liberally sprayed tariffs in all directions while asking the world to focus on China's trade distortions.
Travel sites still liberally use the word "untouched" to describe the island as they offer reasons to venture beyond Bali.
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