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generouslyin a way that shows a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that shows a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenərəsli/

Korean meaning: 후하게, 관대하게, 아낌없이

Korean pronunciation: **제**너러슬리

Example Sentences

  • The pizza was generously topped with cheese, making my diet plans disappear instantly.
  • He generously offered to help with the project deadline.
  • The restaurant generously served portions so large that I needed a crane to lift my fork.

generously

ADVERB

//ˈdʒenərəsli//

in a way that shows a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected

generously concept
💡 Concept

in a way that shows a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒenərəsli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒenərəsli/

🌳Etymology

Rootgenerous
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'generosus' meaning noble or of noble birth, derived from 'genus' meaning race or kind. The suffix '-ous' was added to form an adjective, and later '-ly' created the adverb form.

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🎵Rhyme

jealouslyseriouslypreviously
jealously
seriously
previously

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza was generously topped with cheese, making my diet plans disappear instantly.

He generously offered to help with the project deadline.

😄 Fun example

The restaurant generously served portions so large that I needed a crane to lift my fork.

She generously shared her knowledge with younger colleagues.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

liberallyabundantlylavishlybountifullymagnanimously

Antonyms

stingilysparinglymeanly

Related

generousgenerositygenialmagnanimous