freely

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a free manner

   the painting featured freely brushed strokes

2. 2
   adv

   In a free manner.

   Wine was flowing freely.

3. 3
   adv

   Without interference or restriction.

   talk freely

4. 4
   adv

   Of one's own free will.

   I will freely help you.

5. 5
   adj

   Free; frank.

6. 6
   adj

   Generous; noble; excellent; beautiful; lovely.

Etymology

From Middle English frely, freelich, from Old English frēolīc (“free, freeborn, glorious, stately, magnificent, noble, beautiful, charming”), equivalent to free + -ly. Compare Middle Low German vrilik, vrigelik (“free”), Middle High German vrīlich (“free”).