Liberally Adverb - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of liberally adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

liberally adverb  /ˈlɪbərəli/  /ˈlɪbərəli/ jump to other results

1. generously; in large amounts synonym generously (2), lavishly (2)
   • Apply the cream liberally.

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2. in a way that is not completely accurate or exact synonym freely (6)
   • The word ‘original’ is liberally interpreted in copyright law.
3. in a way that is about increasing somebody's general knowledge and experience rather than particular skills
   • She was a highly cultivated, liberally educated woman.
4. in a way that is connected with being willing to understand and respect other people's behaviour, opinions, etc. and believing people should be able to choose how they behave
   • He was a modern, liberally inclined father.
5. in a way that supports individual freedom and political and social change
   • I used to think more liberally.

See liberally in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation: liberally

Nearby words

• liberalization noun
• liberalize verb
• liberally adverb
• the Liberal Party
• liberate verb

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