adverb

liberally

liberally, generously, freely

She applied the sunscreen liberally.

She applied the sunscreen liberally.

He interpreted the rules liberally.

He interpreted the rules liberally.

((adv.)) used to modify a verb She applied the sunscreen liberally.

Synonyms: generously, freely, abundantly; Antonyms: sparingly, strictly

From Latin 'liberalis' (free, generous) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Think of 'liberty' (freedom). To do something 'liberally' is to do it freely and without restriction.

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