generously

ˈdʒɛnərəsli

Definition

Definition of generously - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

giving or kindnessin a way that shows giving more or being very kind

She generously shared her lunch with everyone.
He generously donated his bonus to the shelter.
They were generously praised for their efforts.

bountifully

liberally

munificently

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of generously

Latin, generosus (noble) + -ly (adverbial suffix)

Terms with generously included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

giving

adj.

generous

inclined to share or provide generously

hand it out like candy

distribution

give something freely and generously to many people

ladle out

generous distribution

distribute something generously or abundantly

mean with money

adj.

spending money

not willing to spend money easily or generously

showering

adj.

generous

giving or bestowing generously

shower

give generously

bestow abundantly or lavishly

be free with

generosity

give or use something generously or without holding back

bountiful

adj.

generous

giving freely and generously

View all translations of generously

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:généreusement, ...
German:großzügig, ...
Italian:generosamente, ...
Spanish:generosamente, ...
Portuguese:generosamente, ...
Chinese:慷慨地, ...
Japanese:惜しみなく, ...
Arabic:بِسَخاء, ...
Hebrew:בְּנְדִיבוּת, ...
Russian:щедро, ...
Ukrainian:щедро, ...
Hindi:उदारतापूर्वक, ...
Bengali:উদারভাবে, ...
Catalan:generosament, ...
Czech:štědře, ...
Danish:generøst, ...
Dutch:gul, ...
Greek:γενναιόδωρα, ...
Hungarian:nagylelkűen, ...
Khmer:ដោយសប្បុរស, ...
Korean:관대하게, ...
Persian:سخاوتمندانه, ...
Polish:hojnie, ...
Portuguese (BR):generosamente, ...
Romanian:generos, ...
Swedish:generöst, ...
Thai:อย่างเอื้อเฟื้อเผื่อแผ่, ...
Turkish:cömertçe, ...
Vietnamese:hào phóng, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of generously - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

Origin of generously

Terms related to generously

Terms with generously included in their meaning

View all translations of generously

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery