liberally

[ lib-er-uh-lee, lib-ruh-lee ]

/ ˈlɪb ər ə li, ˈlɪb rə li /

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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?

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Origin of liberally

liberal + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM liberally

an·ti·lib·er·al·ly, adverbhalf-lib·er·al·ly, adverbnon·lib·er·al·ly, adverbo·ver·lib·er·al·ly, adverb

pre·lib·er·al·ly, adverbpseu·do·lib·er·al·ly, adverbqua·si-lib·er·al·ly, adverbsem·i·lib·er·al·ly, adverbun·lib·er·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby liberally

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How to use liberally in a sentence

While the fire is getting hot, assemble a cake mix in a bowl and oil a cast-iron Dutch oven liberally.
The Laid-Back Adventurer’s Guide to Outdoor Skills|awise|August 2, 2021|Outside Online
Apply liberally and and reapply at least every 2 hours—click here for tips on the best way to apply sunscreen so you get great coverage.
Keep Dark Skin Safe in the Sun|Steven Psyllos|June 25, 2021|Essence.com
Fortunately, you can still move by swinging your arms back and forth, an alternative I employed liberally after my knees started aching.
VR exercise app ‘VZfit’ overwhelms the senses in all the wrong ways|Mike Hume|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
New benefits negotiated by my union include four hours of paid leave per shot to get vaccinated and a clear policy that paid sick leave can be used liberally for covid-related matters.
Employee benefits in the post-vaccine world are changing|Karla Miller|April 8, 2021|Washington Post

So using the natural form of the pesticide often entails applying it more often and more liberally.
Many companies advertise ‘green’ pest control. But is it possible? And does it work?|Kevin Brasler | Washington Consumers' Checkbook|April 8, 2021|Washington Post
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season liberally with salt.
Make Carla Hall’s Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole|Carla Hall|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was very liberally perfumed, and even looked at drafts of the screenplay and said, “I would never say that, darling!”
Wes Anderson Takes Us Inside ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ His Most Exquisite Film|Marlow Stern|March 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sprinkle liberally over your chicken breasts along with a grinding of salt and pepper.
The Gadget Chef: Reconstructed Chicken Soup|Megan McArdle|November 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But the show has won its adherents for more than just the neck-snapping plot twists that liberally pepper the narrative.
‘Game of Thrones’: ‘Modern Family,’ ‘Parks and Rec’ Writers on Why They Love the HBO Drama|Jace Lacob|September 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Two ads released last week draw on the terminology liberally.
GOP to Women: Obama’s Your Guilty Pleasure|Judith Grey|May 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He paid for the lunch, and tipped the waiters so liberally that they all hoped he would come again often.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
No word of the bombs and trench mortars I asked for six weeks ago, but the "bayonets" are coming in liberally now.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
She was far too sensible for ingratitude, and fully appreciated the gifts that life had so liberally dealt her.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
This rule, theoretically correct, must be very liberally interpreted in practice.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Lands and money had been bestowed on him so liberally that he was one of the richest subjects in Europe.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay