liberally

In abundant amounts

Liberally means in generous or abundant amounts: Apply the sunscreen liberally.

It can also mean freely or without strict adherence to rules: She interpreted the guidelines liberally.

The word connects to liberal in its sense of ample or unrestrained, not necessarily to political liberalism.

generously

freely

Without restriction or hindrance

generously · plentifully · amply · profusely · unstintingly · bountifully · extravagantly · richly · munificently · open-handedly

application

generously

With free-giving spirit

copiously · lavishly · plentifully · freely · amply · profusely · slathering · coating · spreading · applying

interpretation

broadly

In general terms

permissively · open-mindedly · tolerantly · leniently · freely · widely · generously · adaptably · elastically · unrestrictedly

political

progressively

In increasing stages

left-leaning · democratically · egalitarian · socially · permissively · broad-mindedly · enlightened · forward-thinking · secular · humanistically

Opposites
quantity/generosity

liberallysparingly

In limited amounts

stingily · meagerly · parsimoniously · scantily · frugally

attitude/manner

liberallygrudgingly

With reluctant compliance

begrudgingly · reluctantly · coldly · coolly · hostilely

interpretation/application

liberallystrictly

Without any flexibility

conservatively · narrowly · rigidly · literally · technically

Phrases
Family

liberal, liberalism, liberals, illiberal, liberality, liberalize, liberalized, liberalizing, liberalization

Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G