# generously

**Pronunciation:** /ˈdʒenərəsli/ · JEN-uh-rus-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning 1: Giving

In a way that shows or involves kindness and a willingness to give or share more than is usual or expected.

## Examples

- She generously offered to pay for the entire meal.
- The company generously donated a large sum to the charity.
- He generously shared his knowledge and experience with the junior team members.

## Meaning 2: Large Amount

In a way that is plentiful or abundant.

## Examples

- The cake was generously frosted with cream.
- The report was generously illustrated with diagrams.
- He generously sprinkled salt on the potatoes.

## Synonyms

- freely — Willing to give or share without holding back.
- liberally — In large amounts or to a great extent; with abundance.
- bountifully — In a plentiful or abundant manner; with great generosity.
- munificently — With extreme generosity, especially in giving money or gifts.

## Antonyms

- stingily — In a way that shows unwillingness to spend money or give things.
- miserly — In a way that shows extreme unwillingness to spend money; like a miser.

## Common patterns

- generously give — To give something in a willing and abundant way. — The philanthropist generously gave money to fund the new hospital wing.
- generously offer — To propose to provide or do something willingly and abundantly. — The neighbor generously offered to help with the moving.
- generously share — To distribute or use a portion of something in a willing and abundant way. — The teacher generously shared her resources with the students.
- generously donate — To give money or goods to a cause or organization in a willing and abundant way. — The alumni generously donated to their alma mater.

## Collocations

- generously donate — The company generously donates to local charities every year.
- generously offer — She generously offered her time to help with the event.
- generously share — He generously shared his lunch with his colleagues.

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english/generously

[Browse the English learner dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english)