generously B2 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈdʒɛnɝəsli/ See IPA manual Freq #19276 Meanings 1 adv In a way that gives a lot, freely and willingly. She gave generously to the local food bank every month. 2 adv In large or ample amounts. Season the soup generously with salt and pepper. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that gives a lot,... freelyliberally 2 adv · in large or ample amounts. liberally Etymology AI details From generous + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # generously **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈdʒɛnɝəsli/ **Frequency rank:** 19276 ## Meanings 1. In a way that gives a lot, freely and willingly. 2. In large or ample amounts. ## Examples - She gave generously to the local food bank every month. - Season the soup generously with salt and pepper. ## Etymology From generous + -ly. ## AI Etymology Generously comes from generous + -ly. In current use, the main senses are “In a way that gives a lot, freely and willingly” and “In large or ample amounts”. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown