Liberally

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪbərəli/

Definitions of liberally

adjective describing the manner in which something is done or given

Example Sentences

A1 She applied sunscreen liberally before going to the beach.

A2 The chef sprinkled salt liberally over the dish to enhance the flavor.

B1 The company encourages employees to use their vacation days liberally throughout the year.

B2 The artist used color liberally in their abstract painting, creating a vibrant and dynamic composition.

C1 The author liberally sprinkled humor throughout the novel, making it an enjoyable read.

C2 The politician liberally promised tax cuts during the campaign, but faced challenges delivering on those promises once in office.

adverb in a way that is generous or ample

Example Sentences

A1 She liberally applied sunscreen before going to the beach.

A2 He liberally sprinkled salt on his fries.

B1 The chef liberally seasoned the dish with herbs and spices.

B2 The artist liberally used bold colors in his painting.

C1 The author liberally referenced classic literature in his novel.

C2 The politician liberally promised tax cuts during the campaign.

Examples of liberally in a Sentence

formal In order to achieve optimal results, it is recommended to apply the medication liberally as directed by your physician.

informal You can spread the peanut butter liberally on the bread, I like it thick!

slang I always season my food liberally, can't stand bland flavors.

figurative She liberally sprinkled compliments throughout the conversation, making everyone feel appreciated.

Grammatical Forms of liberally

past tense

liberalized

plural

liberallys

comparative

more liberally

superlative

most liberally

present tense

liberally

future tense

will liberally

perfect tense

have liberally

continuous tense

is liberally

singular

liberally

positive degree

liberally

infinitive

to liberally

gerund

liberallying

participle

liberallyed

Origin and Evolution of liberally

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'liberally' originated from the Latin word 'liberalis', which means 'of a free man, generous, noble'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'liberally' has evolved to also mean 'generously, abundantly, or in large amounts' in addition to its original meaning of being noble or free.