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generously

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/ · UK /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously means: In a way that gives more money, help, or something else than people expect.

adverb

GIVING PLENTYB1

In a way that gives more money, help, or something else than people expect.

  • She gave generously to the school.
  • The sandwiches were generously filled with cheese.
  • He generously offered to pay for everyone.

Similar words: liberally

Opposites: stingily

Common phrases: give generously, generously donated, generously sized

Questions about generously

What does generously mean?

In a way that gives more money, help, or something else than people expect.

What is generously in other languages?

Türkçe: cömertçe · Español: generosamente · Français: généreusement · Deutsch: großzügig · Italiano: generosamente · 日本語: 気前よく

How do you pronounce generously?

In American English /ˈdʒɛnərəsli/; in British English /ˈdʒenərəsli/.

How do you use generously in a sentence?

She gave generously to the school. The sandwiches were generously filled with cheese.

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